where your fathers put me to the proof, and for forty years felt what I could do.

Thus we see it was owing to unbelief that they could not enter.

For in making a promise to Abraham God swore by himself (since he could swear by none greater),

It was by faith that even Sara got strength to conceive, bearing a son when she was past the age for it ??because she considered she could rely on Him who gave the promise.

(for they could not bear the command, If even a beast touches the mountain, it must be stoned) ??21 indeed, so awful was the sight that Moses said, I am terrified and aghast.