Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Hebrews 12:20 in New International Version "because they could not bear what was commanded: ‘If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned to death.’" Ex 19:12 Put limits for the people around the mountain and tell them, “Be careful that you do not approach the mountain or touch the foot of it. Whoever touches the mountain is to be put to death. Ex 19:13 They are to be stoned or shot with arrows; not a hand is to be laid on them. No person or animal shall be permitted to live.” Only when the ram’s horn sounds a long blast may they approach the mountain.’