Numbers 16:15

Translations

Modern

Then Moses became very angry and said to the LORD, “Do not regard their offering. I have not taken one donkey from them or mistreated a single one of them.”

Traditional

And Moses was very wroth, and said unto the Lord, Respect not thou their offering: I have not taken one ass from them, neither have I hurt one of them.

Literal

And Moses was very hot, and he said to YHWH, “Turn not to their offerings. Not one donkey from them have I taken, nor have I hurt one of them.”

Latin

Iratusque Moyses valde, ait ad Dominum: Ne respicias sacrificia eorum: tu scis quod ne asellum quidem umquam acceperim ab eis, nec afflixerim quempiam eorum.

Original

Hebrew

English

Then Moses became very angry and said to the LORD, “Do not regard their offering. I have not taken one donkey from them or mistreated a single one of them.”

Notes

Numbers 16:15

Do not regard their offering: Compare Psalm 109:7 and Proverbs 28:9.

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

Genesis 4:4–5
…while Abel brought the best portions of the firstborn of his flock. And the LORD looked with favor on Abel and his offering,
2 Corinthians 7:2
Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have exploited no one.
1 Samuel 12:3–4
Here I am. Bear witness against me before the LORD and before His anointed: Whose ox or donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheated or oppressed? From whose hand have I accepted a bribe and closed my eyes? Tell me, and I will restore it to you.”
Isaiah 1:10–15
Hear the word of the LORD, you rulers of Sodom; listen to the instruction of our God, you people of Gomorrah!
Numbers 12:3
Now Moses was a very humble man, more so than any man on the face of the earth.
1 Corinthians 9:15
But I have not used any of these rights. And I am not writing this to suggest that something be done for me. Indeed, I would rather die than let anyone nullify my boast.
1 Thessalonians 2:10
You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous, and blameless our conduct was among you who believed.
Matthew 5:22
But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell.
2 Corinthians 12:14–17
See, I am ready to come to you a third time, and I will not be a burden, because I am not seeking your possessions, but you. For children should not have to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.
Exodus 32:19
As Moses approached the camp and saw the calf and the dancing, he burned with anger and threw the tablets out of his hands, shattering them at the base of the mountain.
Numbers 16:6–7
You, Korah, and all your followers are to do as follows: Take censers,
Acts 20:33–34
I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing.

People

Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

Glossary

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

Topics

Ambition: Korah and his Co-Conspirators Anger: Justifiable: Moses Conspiracy: Miriam and Aaron, Against Moses Dathan: A Conspirator Against Moses Integrity: Moses, in Taking Nothing from the Israelites in Consideration of his Services Israel: Rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram Journey of Israel Through The Desert: Returned by the Way to the Red Sea: Rebellion of Korah Justice: Moses Moses: Character of Impatience of Prayer: Imprecatory Priests: Punishment for Invading the office of Rulers: Righteous: Moses, in his Administration of the Affairs of the People of Israel Self-Denial: Moses, in Taking No Compensation from the Israelites for his Services the Domestic Donkey: Often Taken Unlawfully by Corrupt Rulers The Levites: Punishment of Korah and Others of, for offering Incense Treason of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram Against Moses and Aaron

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