Numbers 16:11

Translations

Modern

Therefore, it is you and all your followers who have conspired against the LORD! As for Aaron, who is he that you should grumble against him?”

Traditional

For which cause both thou and all thy company are gathered together against the Lord: and what is Aaron, that ye murmur against him?

Literal

Therefore you and all your company are gathered together against YHWH! And Aaron, what is he that you complain against him?”

Latin

…et omnis globus tuus stet contra Dominum? quid est enim Aaron ut murmuretis contra eum?

Original

Hebrew

English

Therefore, it is you and all your followers who have conspired against the LORD! As for Aaron, who is he that you should grumble against him?”

Notes

Numbers 16:1–17:13

Another rebellion demanded a clear separation of duties between priests and Levites. This power struggle was more serious than previous rebellions against God's authority (chapter 11; 12:1–15; 14:1–45).

In these historical events, the rebels protested minor issues and questioned their leaders' actions. Yet, Moses reminded them that they were actually rebelling against God. As a result, the Israelites suffered deadly consequences for their rebellion.

Theme notes and profiles

Moses Apostasy Remove the Evil Retribution The Dangers of Sin

Related verses

Exodus 17:2
So the people contended with Moses, “Give us water to drink.” “Why do you contend with me?” Moses replied. “Why do you test the LORD?”
Exodus 16:7–8
…and in the morning you will see the LORD’s glory, because He has heard your grumbling against Him. For who are we, that you should grumble against us?”
1 Corinthians 3:5
What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? They are servants through whom you believed, as the Lord has assigned to each his role.
Numbers 16:3
They came together against Moses and Aaron and told them, “You have taken too much upon yourselves! For everyone in the entire congregation is holy, and the LORD is in their midst. Why then do you exalt yourselves above the assembly of the LORD?”
1 Samuel 8:7
And the LORD said to Samuel, “Listen to the voice of the people in all that they say to you. For it is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected Me as their king.
John 13:20
Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever receives the one I send receives Me, and whoever receives Me receives the One who sent Me.”
Romans 13:2
Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.
Acts 5:4
Did it not belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? How could you conceive such a deed in your heart? You have not lied to men, but to God!”
Luke 10:16
Whoever listens to you listens to Me; whoever rejects you rejects Me; and whoever rejects Me rejects the One who sent Me.”
1 Corinthians 10:10
And do not complain, as some of them did, and were killed by the destroying angel.

People

Aaron: Moses' brother, first high priest of Israel

Glossary

Aaron Aaron’s Rod Abiram Courts and Trials Dathan Deuteronomy, Book of Eliab Incense Izhar Jude, Letter of Kadesh, Kadesh-Barnea Korah Korahite, Korathite Numbers, Book of Wilderness Wanderings

Topics

Aaron: Murmured Against, by the People Ambition: Korah and his Co-Conspirators Conspiracy: Miriam and Aaron, Against Moses Dathan: A Conspirator Against Moses Israel: Rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram Journey of Israel Through The Desert: Returned by the Way to the Red Sea: Rebellion of Korah Meekness: Moses Moses: Character of Meekness of Murmuring: Korah Priests: Punishment for Invading the office of Rebellion Against God: Korah Reproof: Faithfulness in Moses, of Korah The Levites: Punishment of Korah and Others of, for offering Incense Treason of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram Against Moses and Aaron

Numbers 16:11

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