Deuteronomy 5:25

Now therefore why should we die? for this great fire will consume us: if we hear the voice of the Lord our God any more, then we shall die.

Cross-reference

Deuteronomy 18:16 quotes the people's request at Horeb not to hear God's voice again — a direct citation of this verse.

Deuteronomy 33:2 describes the same Sinai theophany with flaming fire, reinforcing the terrifying divine presence here.

2 Corinthians 3:7-9 contrasts the old covenant's glory that brought fear and death with the greater glory of the new covenant — directly referencing Sinai.

In Hebrews 12:29, 'our God is a consuming fire' directly echoes Sinai's fire that terrified Israel here.

In Isaiah 33:14, sinners ask who can dwell with the consuming fire, mirroring Israel's fear of dying from God's presence.

Genesis 3:8 Parallel

In Genesis 3:8, Adam and Eve hide from God's presence — same human fear of encountering the holy God after sin.

Acts 10:33 Contrast

In Acts 10:33, Cornelius eagerly gathers to hear God — contrasting with Israel's fearful reluctance to hear His voice.

Galatians 3:21 Related theme

Galatians 3:21 argues the law cannot give life, paralleling the people's fear that hearing God's voice would bring death.