for they could not endure that which was enjoined, If even a beast touch the mountain, it shall be stoned;

For they could not bear what was commanded: “If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned.”

for they were not bearing that which is commanded, `And if a beast may touch the mountain, it shall be stoned, or with an arrow shot through,'

(for they were not able to bear what was enjoined: And if a beast should touch the mountain, it shall be stoned;