Exo 19:12 | NET2full | STEP | You must set boundaries for the people all around , saying , ‘ Take heed to yourselves not to go up on the mountain nor touch its edge . Whoever touches the mountain will surely be put to death !

Exodus 19:12

12 You must set boundaries ^{▼▼tn The verb is a Hiphil perfect (“make borders”) with vav (ו) consecutive, following the sequence of instructions.} for the people all around, saying, ‘Take heed ^{▼▼tn The Niphal imperative (“guard yourselves, take heed to yourselves”) is followed by two infinitives construct that provide the description of what is to be avoided—going up or touching the mountain.} to yourselves not to go up on the mountain nor touch its edge. Whoever touches the mountain will surely be put to death!