Numbers 16:24
Numbers 16:24 in Multiple Translations
“Tell the congregation to move away from the dwellings of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram.”
Speak unto the congregation, saying, Get you up from about the tabernacle of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram.
Speak unto the congregation, saying, Get you up from about the tabernacle of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram.
Say to the people, Come away from the tent of Korah Dathan, and Abiram.
“Tell the people to move away from the homes of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram.”
Speake vnto the Congregation and say, Get you away from about the Tabernacle of Korah, Dathan and Abiram.
'Speak unto the company, saying, Go ye up from round about the tabernacle of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram.'
“Speak to the congregation, saying, ‘Get away from around the tent of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram!’”
Speak to the congregation, saying, Withdraw yourselves from about the tabernacle of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram.
Command the whole people to separate themselves from the tents of Core and Dathan and Abiron.
“Okay, but tell all the people to get away from the tents of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 16:24
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Numbers 16:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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דַּבֵּ֥ר
אֶל
הָ/עֵדָ֖ה
לֵ/אמֹ֑ר
הֵֽעָלוּ֙
מִ/סָּבִ֔יב
לְ/מִשְׁכַּן
קֹ֖רַח
דָּתָ֥ן
וַ/אֲבִירָֽם
דַּבֵּ֥ר
dâbar
H1696
to speak
V-Piel-Impv-2ms
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
הָ/עֵדָ֖ה
ʻêdâh
H5712
congregation
Art | N-fs
לֵ/אמֹ֑ר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
הֵֽעָלוּ֙
ʻâlâh
H5927
to ascend
V-Niphal-Impv-2mp
מִ/סָּבִ֔יב
çâbîyb
H5439
around
Prep | N-cs
לְ/מִשְׁכַּן
mishkân
H4908
tabernacle
Prep | N-ms
קֹ֖רַח
Qôrach
H7141
Korah
N-proper
דָּתָ֥ן
Dâthân
H1885
Dathan
N-proper
וַ/אֲבִירָֽם
ʼĂbîyrâm
H48
Abiram
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 16:24
דַּבֵּ֥ר
dâbar
H1696
"to speak"
V-Piel-Impv-2ms
To speak or communicate, like God speaking to Moses in Exodus or a king commanding his people. It can also mean to promise or warn someone.
Definition: : speak/tell/command 1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to speak 1c2) to promise 1d) (Pual) to be spoken 1e) (Hithpael) to speak 1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight
Usage: Occurs in 1049 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. See also: Genesis 8:15; Exodus 12:25; Leviticus 23:9.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
הָ/עֵדָ֖ה
ʻêdâh
H5712
"congregation"
Art | N-fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a gathering of people, like a congregation or crowd, often referring to a group of Israelites. It is used in various books, including Exodus and Psalms. The word is about people coming together.
Definition: congregation, gathering
Usage: Occurs in 140 OT verses. KJV: assembly, company, congregation, multitude, people, swarm. Compare H5713 (עֵדָה). See also: Exodus 12:3; Numbers 20:1; Psalms 1:5.
לֵ/אמֹ֑ר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
הֵֽעָלוּ֙
ʻâlâh
H5927
"to ascend"
V-Niphal-Impv-2mp
To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.
Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself
Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.
מִ/סָּבִ֔יב
çâbîyb
H5439
"around"
Prep | N-cs
This word describes something that surrounds or encompasses, like a circle or neighborhood, and can also mean around or about, as in on every side. It is used to describe physical locations and proximity. The KJV translates it as about or circuit.
Definition: : around/border subst 1) places round about, circuit, round about adv 2) in a circuit, a circuit, round about prep 3) in the circuit, from every side
Usage: Occurs in 282 OT verses. KJV: (place, round) about, circuit, compass, on every side. See also: Genesis 23:17; 1 Kings 7:24; Psalms 3:7.
לְ/מִשְׁכַּן
mishkân
H4908
"tabernacle"
Prep | N-ms
The tabernacle was a special tent where God met with the Israelites, as described in Exodus and Leviticus. It was a portable place of worship, like a dwelling place for God. The Israelites carried it with them.
Definition: 1) dwelling place, tabernacle 1a) dwelling-place 1b) dwellings Aramaic equivalent: mish.kan (מִשְׁכַּן "habitation" H4907)
Usage: Occurs in 129 OT verses. KJV: dwelleth, dwelling (place), habitation, tabernacle, tent. See also: Exodus 25:9; Numbers 3:23; Psalms 26:8.
קֹ֖רַח
Qôrach
H7141
"Korah"
N-proper
Korah was a leader who rebelled against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness, as told in Numbers 16, and his name means bald.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.43; son of: Hebron (H2275I); brother of: Tappuah (H8599A), Rekem (H7552I) and Shema (H8087) § Korah = "bald" 1) son of Izhar, grandson of Kohath, great grandson of Levi and leader of the rebellion of the Israelites against Moses and Aaron while in the wilderness; punished and died by an earthquake and flames of fire 2) the 3rd son of Esau by Aholibamah and one of the dukes of Edom 3) son of Eliphaz by Adah, duke of Edom, and nephew of 1 4) one of the 'sons' of Hebron
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: Korah. See also: Genesis 36:5; Numbers 26:10; Psalms 42:1.
דָּתָ֥ן
Dâthân
H1885
"Dathan"
N-proper
Dathan was an Israelite who rebelled against Moses, joining Korah's conspiracy. He was a Reubenite chief and brother of Abiram, mentioned in Numbers 16.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Reuben living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.16.1; son of: Eliab (H0446H); brother of: Abiram (H0048) and Nemuel (H5241) § Dathan = "belonging to a fountain" a Reubenite chief, son of Eliab, who, with his brother, Abiram, joined Korah's conspiracy against Moses' authority
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Dathan. See also: Numbers 16:1; Numbers 16:27; Psalms 106:17.
וַ/אֲבִירָֽם
ʼĂbîyrâm
H48
"Abiram"
Conj | N-proper
Abiram means my father is exalted, and refers to two Israelites, one a Reubenite and the other the son of Hiel who rebuilt Jericho. He is mentioned in 1 Kings 16:34 and Numbers 16:1. Abiram was a significant figure in biblical history.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ki.16.34; son of: Hiel (H2419); brother of: Segub (H7687) § Abiram = "my father is exalted" or "(the) Exalted One is (my) father" 1) a Reubenite, son of Eliab in exodus 2) son of Hiel the Bethelite who worked to rebuild Jericho
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Abiram. See also: Numbers 16:1; Numbers 16:27; Psalms 106:17.
Study Notes — Numbers 16:24
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- Numbers 16:24 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 16:24
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 16:24
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 16:24
- Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 16:24
- Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 16:24
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 16:24
- Barnes' Notes on Numbers 16:24
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 16:24
Context — Moses Separates the People
22But Moses and Aaron fell facedown and said, “O God, the God of the spirits of all flesh, when one man sins, will You be angry with the whole congregation?”
23Then the LORD said to Moses,
24“Tell the congregation to move away from the dwellings of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram.”
25So Moses got up and went to Dathan and Abiram, and the elders of Israel followed him. 26And he warned the congregation, “Move away now from the tents of these wicked men. Do not touch anything that belongs to them, or you will be swept away because of all their sins.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 16:21 | “Separate yourselves from this congregation so that I may consume them in an instant.” |
Numbers 16:24 Summary
In Numbers 16:24, God tells Moses to have the people move away from the homes of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram because they were rebelling against Him. This was to protect the people from God's judgment and to separate them from the sinful influence of these men, much like the principle in 2 Corinthians 6:17. It's like when we need to distance ourselves from people or things that are not good for us, as warned in Psalm 1:1. By obeying God's command, Moses showed that he trusted God's plan and wanted to keep the people safe, demonstrating the importance of trusting in God's sovereignty, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did God instruct Moses to have the congregation move away from the dwellings of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram?
God instructed Moses to have the congregation move away to protect them from the impending judgment on Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, as seen in Numbers 16:24, and to separate themselves from the rebellion, much like the principle in 2 Corinthians 6:17 to separate from evil.
What was the significance of the dwellings of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram?
The dwellings of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram represented the center of the rebellion against Moses and God, as noted in Numbers 16:1-3, and by moving away, the congregation was to distance themselves from this sinful influence, much like the warning in Psalm 1:1 to avoid the counsel of the wicked.
How does this verse relate to the concept of accountability in the Bible?
This verse highlights the importance of accountability, as the congregation was to separate themselves from those who were rebelling against God, illustrating the principle in Numbers 16:22 that God is the God of the spirits of all flesh and will hold individuals accountable for their actions, and also reflecting the teaching in Matthew 18:15-17 on confronting sin and maintaining purity within the community.
What can we learn from Moses' obedience to God's instruction in this verse?
Moses' obedience demonstrates the importance of trusting and following God's commands, even when they may seem difficult or unclear, as seen in Numbers 16:24, and this is a lesson for believers today, to trust in God's sovereignty and obey His commands, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Jeremiah 29:11.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can separate myself from sinful influences in my own life, and how can I apply the principle in Numbers 16:24 to my daily walk with God?
- How can I balance the need to be accountable to others with the importance of not being held accountable for their actions, as seen in the distinction made in Numbers 16:22?
- In what ways can I demonstrate obedience to God's instructions in my life, even when they are difficult or unclear, and how can I trust in His sovereignty like Moses did in Numbers 16:24?
- What are some potential consequences of not separating myself from sinful influences, and how can I apply the warning in Numbers 16:26 to my own life?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 16:24
Speak unto the congregation,.... Not to Korah's company, but to the people of Israel, of the several tribes that were assembled together: saying, get ye up from about the tabernacle of Korah, and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 16:24
Speak unto the congregation, saying, Get you up from about the tabernacle of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. Speak unto the congregation ... Get you up from about the tabernacle.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 16:24
Speak unto the congregation, whom for your sakes I will spare upon the condition here following. Korah, Dathan, and Abiram; and On too, who is mentioned , though some think he desisted and repented, and therefore is not now mentioned.
Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 16:24
Numbers 16:24 Speak unto the congregation, saying, Get you up from about the tabernacle of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram.Ver. 24. Get you up from about.] "Save yourselves from this untoward generation"; force yourselves from them, stave them off, as the word signifies (στελλεσθαιπαραγγελλομεν, 2 Thessalonians 3:6), and we charge you, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to do so. Ut scias quam aegre divellimur, saith one.
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 16:24
(24) Get you up from about the tabernacle of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram—It is not easy to determine what is the meaning of the word mishkan (tabernacle) in this and in the 27th verse. The word, in the singular number, commonly denotes the tabernacle of the congregation—i.e., the boarded erection which was covered by the ohel, or tent. The word means simply a “dwelling-place,” and it may denote in this and in the 27th verse a rival tabernacle which had been erected by Korah and the other conspirators; or it may denote, in a collective sense, the tent of Korah, which may have been contumaciously pitched near that of the Reubenites, and also the tents of Dathan and Abiram, which were in proximity to those of the Kohathites, but further removed from the Tabernacle. The substitution of the word “tents” in Numbers 16:26, in which Moses delivers to the people the command contained in Numbers 16:24, seems to favour the latter of these explanations.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 16:24
24. the tabernacle of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram] This strange expression, which recurs in Numbers 16:27, has resulted from the combination of the narratives. The test is arranged at the door of the sacred Tent of Jehovah (Numbers 16:18-19), and all the congregation are assembled there. The word ‘tabernacle’ (mishkân) is never used of ordinary human dwellings1 [Note: Except in the plural in one poetical passage, Numbers 24:5. . And the singular here would imply that Korah, Dathan, and Abiram all lived in the same tent, which is negatived by Numbers 16:26. The original reading must either have been simply ‘the tabernacle’ or more probably the tabernacle of Jehovah.
Barnes' Notes on Numbers 16:24
The tent, “the tabernacle” of Korah, as a Kohathite, stood on the south side of the tabernacle of the Lord; and those of Dathan and Abiram, as Reubenites, in the outer line of encampment on the same side.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 16:24
24. Get you up from about the tabernacle of Korah — The intercession was effectual. Israel is spared, but the authors and public actors in the rebellion must be destroyed.