Numbers 16:27
Numbers 16:27 in Multiple Translations
So they moved away from the dwellings of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. Meanwhile, Dathan and Abiram had come out and stood at the entrances to their tents with their wives and children and infants.
So they gat up from the tabernacle of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, on every side: and Dathan and Abiram came out, and stood in the door of their tents, and their wives, and their sons, and their little children.
So they gat them up from the tabernacle of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, on every side: and Dathan and Abiram came out, and stood at the door of their tents, and their wives, and their sons, and their little ones.
So on every side they went away from the tent of Korah Dathan, and Abiram: and Dathan and Abiram came out to the door of their tents, with their wives and their sons and their little ones.
The people moved away from the homes of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. Dathan and Abiram came out and stood at the entrances to their tents along with their wives, children and little ones.
So they gate them away from the Tabernacle of Korah, Dathan and Abiram on euerie side: and Dathan, and Abiram came out and stood in the doore of their tentes with their wiues, and their sonnes, and their little children.
And they go up from the tabernacle of Korah, Dathan and Abiram, from round about, and Dathan, and Abiram have come out, standing at the opening of their tents, and their wives, and their sons, and their infants.
So they went away from the tent of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, on every side. Dathan and Abiram came out, and stood at the door of their tents with their wives, their sons, and their little ones.
So they withdrew from the tabernacle of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, on every side: and Dathan and Abiram came out, and stood in the door of their tents, and their wives, and their sons, and their little children.
And when they were departed from their tents round about, Dathan and Abiron coming out stood in the entry of their pavilions with their wives and children, and all the people.
So all the people moved away from the tents of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. Dathan and Abiram came out of their tents with their wives and children and babies, and stood at the entrances of their tents.
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Numbers 16:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֵּעָל֗וּ
מֵ/עַ֧ל
מִשְׁכַּן
קֹ֛רֶח
דָּתָ֥ן
וַ/אֲבִירָ֖ם
מִ/סָּבִ֑יב
וְ/דָתָ֨ן
וַ/אֲבִירָ֜ם
יָצְא֣וּ
נִצָּבִ֗ים
פֶּ֚תַח
אָֽהֳלֵי/הֶ֔ם
וּ/נְשֵׁי/הֶ֥ם
וּ/בְנֵי/הֶ֖ם
וְ/טַפָּֽ/ם
וַ/יֵּעָל֗וּ
ʻâlâh
H5927
to ascend
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3mp
מֵ/עַ֧ל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Prep
מִשְׁכַּן
mishkân
H4908
tabernacle
N-ms
קֹ֛רֶח
Qôrach
H7141
Korah
N-proper
דָּתָ֥ן
Dâthân
H1885
Dathan
N-proper
וַ/אֲבִירָ֖ם
ʼĂbîyrâm
H48
Abiram
Conj | N-proper
מִ/סָּבִ֑יב
çâbîyb
H5439
around
Prep | N-cs
וְ/דָתָ֨ן
Dâthân
H1885
Dathan
Conj | N-proper
וַ/אֲבִירָ֜ם
ʼĂbîyrâm
H48
Abiram
Conj | N-proper
יָצְא֣וּ
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
נִצָּבִ֗ים
nâtsab
H5324
to stand
V-Niphal
פֶּ֚תַח
pethach
H6607
entrance
N-ms
אָֽהֳלֵי/הֶ֔ם
ʼôhel
H168
tent
N-mp | Suff
וּ/נְשֵׁי/הֶ֥ם
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
Conj | N-fp | Suff
וּ/בְנֵי/הֶ֖ם
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-mp | Suff
וְ/טַפָּֽ/ם
ṭaph
H2945
child
Conj | N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 16:27
וַ/יֵּעָל֗וּ
ʻâlâh
H5927
"to ascend"
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3mp
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.
מֵ/עַ֧ל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
מִשְׁכַּן
mishkân
H4908
"tabernacle"
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.
קֹ֛רֶח
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/אֲבִירָ֖ם
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.
מִ/סָּבִ֑יב
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.
וְ/דָתָ֨ן
Dâthân
H1885
"Dathan"
Conj | 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/אֲבִירָ֜ם
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.
יָצְא֣וּ
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
נִצָּבִ֗ים
nâtsab
H5324
"to stand"
V-Niphal
To stand or station oneself, either physically or as an appointed official. This word is used in various contexts, including setting up a monument or establishing a leader. It can also mean to stand firm or be established in a position.
Definition: 1) to stand, take one's stand, stand upright, be set (over), establish 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to station oneself, take one's stand 1a2) to stand, be stationed 1a3) to stand, take an upright position 1a4) to be stationed, be appointed 1a5) deputy, prefect, appointed, deputed (subst) 1a6) to stand firm 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to set up, erect 1b3) to cause to stand erect 1b4) to fix, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be fixed, be determined, be stationary
Usage: Occurs in 75 OT verses. KJV: appointed, deputy, erect, establish, [idiom] Huzzah (by mistake for a proper name), lay, officer, pillar, present, rear up, set (over, up), settle, sharpen, establish, (make to) stand(-ing, still, up, upright), best state. See also: Genesis 18:2; 1 Samuel 15:12; Psalms 39:6.
פֶּ֚תַח
pethach
H6607
"entrance"
N-ms
A pethach is an entrance or doorway, like the gates of Jerusalem or the door to the temple, often symbolizing transition or access to a new place.
Definition: opening, doorway, entrance
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: door, entering (in), entrance (-ry), gate, opening, place. See also: Genesis 4:7; Judges 9:40; Psalms 24:7.
אָֽהֳלֵי/הֶ֔ם
ʼôhel
H168
"tent"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for a tent, often used to describe the tabernacle or a nomad's home. In Exodus 33:7-11, it refers to the sacred tent where God meets with Moses.
Definition: : tent 1) tent 1a) nomad's tent, and thus symbolic of wilderness life, transience 1b) dwelling, home, habitation 1c) the sacred tent of Jehovah (the tabernacle) Also means: o.hel (אֹ֫הֶל ": home" H0168H)
Usage: Occurs in 314 OT verses. KJV: covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent. See also: Genesis 4:20; Leviticus 14:23; Joshua 22:4.
וּ/נְשֵׁי/הֶ֥ם
ʼishshâh
H802
"woman"
Conj | N-fp | Suff
The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.
Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.
וּ/בְנֵי/הֶ֖ם
bên
H1121
"son"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
וְ/טַפָּֽ/ם
ṭaph
H2945
"child"
Conj | N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to a child or a group of children, often used to describe little ones or families. It appears in passages like Matthew 18:10 and Mark 10:13-16, where Jesus teaches about children. Jesus loves them.
Definition: children, little children, little ones
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: (little) children (ones), families. See also: Genesis 34:29; Deuteronomy 1:39; Jeremiah 40:7.
Study Notes — Numbers 16:27
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- Numbers 16:27 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 16:27
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 16:27
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 16:27
- Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 16:27
- Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 16:27
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 16:27
- Barnes' Notes on Numbers 16:27
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 16:27
- Sermons on Numbers 16:27
Context — Moses Separates the People
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.”
27So they moved away from the dwellings of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. Meanwhile, Dathan and Abiram had come out and stood at the entrances to their tents with their wives and children and infants.
28Then Moses said, “This is how you will know that the LORD has sent me to do all these things, for it was not my own doing: 29If these men die a natural death, or if they suffer the fate of all men, then the LORD has not sent me.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Job 9:4 | God is wise in heart and mighty in strength. Who has resisted Him and prospered? |
| 2 | Isaiah 28:14 | Therefore hear the word of the LORD, O scoffers who rule this people in Jerusalem. |
| 3 | Job 40:10–11 | Then adorn yourself with majesty and splendor, and clothe yourself with honor and glory. Unleash the fury of your wrath; look on every proud man and bring him low. |
| 4 | Proverbs 18:12 | Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor. |
| 5 | 2 Kings 9:30–31 | Now when Jehu arrived in Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it. So she painted her eyes, adorned her head, and looked down from a window. And as Jehu entered the gate, she asked, “Have you come in peace, O Zimri, murderer of your master?” |
| 6 | Proverbs 16:18 | Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. |
Numbers 16:27 Summary
[This verse tells us that the people moved away from the homes of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram because they were warned by Moses to separate themselves from sinful influences, as seen in Numbers 16:26. This is an important lesson for us today, as we are called to separate ourselves from the world and its sinful ways, as seen in 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 and 1 Peter 1:14-16. By moving away from sin, we can avoid its consequences and live in obedience to God's Word, as seen in Romans 6:1-14 and Galatians 5:16-24.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the people need to move away from the dwellings of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram?
The people needed to move away to avoid being swept away because of the sins of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, as warned by Moses in Numbers 16:26, and as seen in the judgment of God in verses like Numbers 16:31-35 and Leviticus 10:1-3.
What can we learn from the fact that Dathan and Abiram stood at the entrances to their tents with their wives and children and infants?
This shows that Dathan and Abiram were defiant and unrepentant, even in the face of God's judgment, and were willing to put their families at risk, as seen in their refusal to heed Moses' warning in Numbers 16:26, and as warned against in Proverbs 29:1.
How does this verse relate to the overall story of Numbers 16?
This verse is a pivotal moment in the story of Numbers 16, as it sets the stage for the judgment of God on Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, and serves as a warning to the Israelites to separate themselves from rebellion against God's appointed leaders, as seen in Numbers 16:1-40 and Deuteronomy 1:9-18.
What does this verse teach us about the importance of obedience to God's leaders?
This verse teaches us that obedience to God's leaders is crucial, as seen in the warning in Numbers 16:26 and the consequences of disobedience in Numbers 16:31-35, and as supported by verses like Hebrews 13:17 and 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can be like the people in this verse, moving away from sinful influences and separating myself from rebellion against God?
- How can I apply the warning of Moses in Numbers 16:26 to my own life, avoiding the sins of others and refusing to touch anything that belongs to them?
- What does it mean for me to stand at the entrance to my own 'tent' with my family, and how can I lead them in obedience to God's Word?
- In what ways can I be more mindful of the importance of obedience to God's leaders, and how can I support and pray for those in authority over me?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 16:27
So they gat up from the tabernacle of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, on every side,.... The place where they met together and made their general rendezvous; this it seems was encompassed on all sides by
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 16:27
So they gat up from the tabernacle of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, on every side: and Dathan and Abiram came out, and stood in the door of their tents, and their wives, and their sons, and their little children.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 16:27
Their tents were not far asunder, being both on the south side of the tabernacle, as appears from 3:29. Stood in the door of their tents; an argument of their foolish confidence, pride, and impudence, obstinacy, and impenitency, whereby they declared that they neither feared God nor reverenced man, and made themselves ripe for the approaching judgment.
Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 16:27
Numbers 16:27 So they gat up from the tabernacle of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, on every side: and Dathan and Abiram came out, and stood in the door of their tents, and their wives, and their sons, and their little children.Ver. 27. Came out and stood.] As out facing Moses, and scorning the judgment threatened. Deus quem destruit dementat. Hardened sinners make no more of God’ s dreadful threatenings, than behemoth doth of iron weapons, which he esteemeth as straws.
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 16:27
(27) And Dathan and Abiram came out . . . —No mention is made of the position of Korah at this time, neither is any mention made of his sons, who, as we learn from Numbers 26:11, “died not” when the company of Korah died. His descendants are mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6:22-38, and mention is made of “the sons of Korah” in the titles of eleven of the Psalms. Samuel the prophet and Heman the singer were of this family (1 Chronicles 6:22; 1 Chronicles 6:33).
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 16:27
27. the tabernacle of Korah &c.] Read the tabernacle of Jehovah. See on Numbers 16:24.
Barnes' Notes on Numbers 16:27
Stood in the door of their tents - Apparently in contumacious defiance.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 16:27
27. Stood in the door of their tents — Their attitude was not that of penitence, but of curiosity or defiance. Earnest prayer might have saved them even then, but men abandoned by the grieved Spirit of God cannot pray.
Sermons on Numbers 16:27
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Christian, Are You Refusing God? by Tim Conway | This sermon emphasizes the importance of not refusing God's voice, drawing parallels between the consequences faced by those who rejected God's warnings in the past and the greater |
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Of the Names of God. by John Gill | John Gill explores the significance of the names of God, emphasizing that understanding these names is essential for knowing God Himself. He explains that God's names reflect His n |
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Lessons From the Recent Earthquake by Samuel Davies | Samuel Davies preaches about the recent earthquake, drawing lessons from the Great Lisbon Earthquake of 1755. He emphasizes the majesty and power of God, the sinfulness of the worl |
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Of the Blessedness of God. by John Gill | John Gill expounds on the blessedness of God, emphasizing that God's nature is inherently blessed, eternal, and self-sufficient. He argues that God's happiness is independent of ex |
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False Refuge by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the state of the people and how they have turned to lies and falsehood as their refuge. He refers to the scripture that says God has laid a |
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The Consequences of Failing to Know God by Art Katz | Art Katz addresses the tragic assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, emphasizing the dire consequences of a nation that fails to know and trust God. He reflects on |
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Pitfalls in Ministry by Michael L. Brown by Micheal L. Brown | This sermon emphasizes the importance of humility, teachability, and staying low before the Lord to avoid falling into moral failures or leading a double life. It highlights the ne |