Heb 12:18 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Heb 12:18-24: 12:18-24 This passage contrasts the old covenant with the new. The old covenant, represented by Mount Sinai (12:18-21 ), is depicted as impersonal, intimidating, and unapproachable; it booms, flashes, and terrifies. The new covenant, represented by Mount Zion (12:22-24 ), is depicted as relational, welcoming, and celebratory. 12:18 The descriptions of Mount Sinai come directly from God’s encounter with Israel at that mountain (see Exod 19:16-22 ; 20:18-21 ; Deut 4:11-12 ; 5:23-27 ). The images communicate separation from a holy God.

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‏ Hebrews 12:18

Summary for Heb 12:18-24: 12:18-24 ^a This passage contrasts the old covenant with the new. The old covenant, represented by Mount Sinai (12:18-21 ^b), is depicted as impersonal, intimidating, and unapproachable; it booms, flashes, and terrifies. The new covenant, represented by Mount Zion (12:22-24 ^c), is depicted as relational, welcoming, and celebratory. 12:18 ^d The descriptions of Mount Sinai come directly from God’s encounter with Israel at that mountain (see Exod 19:16-22 ^e; 20:18-21 ^f; Deut 4:11-12 ^g; 5:23-27 ^h). The images communicate separation from a holy God.