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Numbers 16

Numbers 16:45

Murmuring and Plague · Numbers 16:41–50
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Translations

Modern
“Get away from this congregation so that I may consume them in an instant.” And Moses and Aaron fell facedown.
Traditional
Get you up from among this congregation, that I may consume them as in a moment. And they fell upon their faces.
Literal
“Get away from the midst of this congregation, that I may consume them in a moment.” And they fell on their faces.
Latin
Recedite de medio hujus multitudinis, etiam nunc delebo eos. Cumque jacerent in terra,

Original

Hebrew
English
“Get away from this congregation so that I may consume them in an instant.” And Moses and Aaron fell facedown.

Notes

Numbers 16:42–48

The glory of the LORD appeared again and threatened to destroy the people of Israel (see 16:19–20). Moses and Aaron intervened by falling facedown on the ground.

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.

Parallels

1 Corinthians 10:1–13

Glossary

Aaron Courts and Trials Deuteronomy, Book of Incense Jude, Letter of Kadesh, Kadesh-Barnea Korah Numbers, Book of The Destroyer Wilderness Wanderings

Topics

Anger: Anger of God Israel: Complain Against Moses and Aaron Journey of Israel Through The Desert: Returned by the Way to the Red Sea: Plague Sent Murmuring: Punishment of Plague: On the Israelites: After Complaining About the Destruction of Korah and his Family The High Priest: Typified Christ in Interceding