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Berean Standard Bible

““For our God is a consuming fire.””

Hebrews 12:29

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Study note

Hebrews 12 contrasts the terrifying scene at Mount Sinai, with fire, darkness and trembling, with the joyful gathering at the heavenly Zion. The author warns his readers not to refuse the God who speaks.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

“For our God is a consuming fire.”

World English Bible (WEB)

for our God is a consuming fire.

King James Version (KJV)

For our God is a consuming fire.

American Standard Version (ASV)

for our God is a consuming fire.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For our God is an all-burning fire.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for also our God is a consuming fire.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque nuestro Dios es fuego consumidor.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Porque nuestro Dios es fuego consumidor.

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