Numbers 16:29

Translations

Modern

If these men die a natural death, or if they suffer the fate of all men, then the LORD has not sent me.

Traditional

If these men die the common death of all men, or if they be visited after the visitation of all men; then the Lord hath not sent me.

Literal

If like the death of every man these ones die, or if the common fate of all men is visited upon them, then YHWH has not sent me.

Latin

…si consueta hominum morte interierint, et visitaverit eos plaga, qua et ceteri visitari solent, non misit me Dominus:

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English

If these men die a natural death, or if they suffer the fate of all men, then the LORD has not sent me.

Notes

Numbers 16:28–30

Moses believed that God would deliver justice, and God did so (16:31–35; compare 1 Kings 18:18–40).
into Sheol: This was the place of the dead in the Old Testament. Sheol describes the realm where people go after death (see 1 Samuel 2:6; 2 Samuel 22:5–6; Job 3:20–22; Psalm 16:10; Acts 2:27–33; 1 Corinthians 15:15; Revelation 20:13–14).

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

Lamentations 4:22
O Daughter of Zion, your punishment is complete; He will not prolong your exile. But He will punish your iniquity, O Daughter of Edom; He will expose your sins.
1 Kings 22:28
But Micaiah replied, “If you ever return safely, the LORD has not spoken through me.” Then he added, “Take heed, all you people!”
2 Chronicles 18:27
But Micaiah replied, “If you ever return safely, the LORD has not spoken through me.” Then he added, “Take heed, all you people!”
Ecclesiastes 3:19
For the fates of both men and beasts are the same: As one dies, so dies the other—they all have the same breath. Man has no advantage over the animals, since everything is futile.
Exodus 32:34
Now go, lead the people to the place I described. Behold, My angel shall go before you. But on the day I settle accounts, I will punish them for their sin.”
Isaiah 10:3
What will you do on the day of reckoning when devastation comes from afar? To whom will you flee for help? Where will you leave your wealth?
Jeremiah 5:9
Should I not punish them for these things?” declares the LORD. “Should I not avenge Myself on such a nation as this?
Job 35:15
…and further, that in His anger He has not punished or taken much notice of folly!
Exodus 20:5
You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on their children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me,

Glossary

Aaron Aaron’s Rod Abiram Adam (Person) Courts and Trials Deuteronomy, Book of Incense Jude, Letter of Kadesh, Kadesh-Barnea Numbers, Book of Wilderness Wanderings

Topics

Ambition: Korah and his Co-Conspirators Conspiracy: Miriam and Aaron, Against Moses Dathan: A Conspirator Against Moses Faith: At the Death of Korah Incense: Korah and his Company Punished for offering Incense: Korah, Dathan, and Abiram Israel: Rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram Miracles Wrought Through Servants of God: Moses and Aaron: Destruction of Korah Miracles: Design of Priests: Punishment for Invading the office of Prophets: Inspiration of The Levites: Punishment of Korah and Others of, for offering Incense Treason of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram Against Moses and Aaron

Numbers 16:29

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