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For I was afraid of the anger and hot displeasure, with which Yahweh was angry against you to destroy you. But Yahweh listened to me that time also.
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The Intensity of Moses' Fear
Commentators emphasize that Moses' fear was not mild concern but profound terror. The divine anger was so 'vehement' that God was ready to destroy the people. One scholar notes that the Greek translation of Moses' words here is identical to the phrase 'I exceedingly fear' used in Hebrews 12:21, underscoring the gravity of the situation.
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Deuteronomy
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19th Century
Anglican
For I was afraid. —In Hebrews 12:21, the words I exceedingly fear are (in the Greek) identical with these.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For I was afraid of the anger and hot displeasure with which the Lord was wroth against you
Presbyterian
So that the Israelites might have no pretense to think that God brought them to Canaan for their righteousness, Moses shows what a miracle of mercy…
