Numbers 16:47
Numbers 16:47 in Multiple Translations
So Aaron took the censer as Moses had ordered and ran into the midst of the assembly. And seeing that the plague had begun among the people, he offered the incense and made atonement for the people.
And Aaron took as Moses commanded, and ran into the midst of the congregation; and, behold, the plague was begun among the people: and he put on incense, and made an atonement for the people.
And Aaron took as Moses spake, and ran into the midst of the assembly; and, behold, the plague was begun among the people: and he put on the incense, and made atonement for the people.
And at the words of Moses, Aaron took his vessel, and went running among the people; and even then the disease had made a start among them; and he put spices in his vessel to take away the sin of the people.
Aaron took the incense burner just as Moses had told him and ran into the middle of the assembly. He saw that the plague had started to affect the people so he offered the incense and made the people right with the Lord.
Then Aaron tooke as Moses commanded him, and ranne into the middes of the Congregation, and beholde, the plague was begun among the people, and hee put in incense, and made an atonement for the people.
And Aaron taketh as Moses hath spoken, and runneth unto the midst of the assembly, and lo, the plague hath begun among the people; and he giveth the perfume, and maketh atonement for the people,
Aaron did as Moses said, and ran into the middle of the assembly. The plague had already begun among the people. He put on the incense, and made atonement for the people.
And Aaron took as Moses commanded, and ran into the midst of the congregation; and behold, the plague was begun among the people: and he put on incense, and made an atonement for the people.
When Aaron had done this, and had run to the midst of the multitude which the burning fire was now destroying, he offered the incense:
So Aaron did what Moses/I told him. He took the burning incense out among the people. The plague had already started to strike the people, but Aaron continued to burn the incense so that God would forgive them for the sins they had committed.
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Study Notes — Numbers 16:47
- Context
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- Numbers 16:47 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 16:47
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 16:47
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 16:47
- Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 16:47
- Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 16:47
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 16:47
- Barnes' Notes on Numbers 16:47
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 16:47
- Sermons on Numbers 16:47
Context — Murmuring and Plague
47So Aaron took the censer as Moses had ordered and ran into the midst of the assembly. And seeing that the plague had begun among the people, he offered the incense and made atonement for the people.
48He stood between the living and the dead, and the plague was halted. 49But those who died from the plague numbered 14,700, in addition to those who had died on account of Korah.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Matthew 5:44 | But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 33:10–11 | He will teach Your ordinances to Jacob and Your law to Israel; he will set incense before You and whole burnt offerings on Your altar. Bless his substance, O LORD, and accept the work of his hands. Smash the loins of those who rise against him, and of his foes so they can rise no more.” |
| 3 | Psalms 106:29 | So they provoked the LORD to anger with their deeds, and a plague broke out among them. |
| 4 | Romans 12:21 | Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. |
| 5 | Numbers 25:6–8 | Just then an Israelite man brought to his family a Midianite woman in the sight of Moses and the whole congregation of Israel while they were weeping at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. On seeing this, Phinehas son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, got up from the assembly, took a spear in his hand, followed the Israelite into his tent, and drove the spear through both of them—through the Israelite and on through the belly of the woman. So the plague against the Israelites was halted, |
| 6 | Isaiah 53:10–12 | Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand. After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities. Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors. |
| 7 | Numbers 16:46 | Moses said to Aaron, “Take your censer, place fire from the altar in it, and add incense. Go quickly to the congregation and make atonement for them, because wrath has come out from the LORD; the plague has begun.” |
Numbers 16:47 Summary
[In Numbers 16:47, Aaron took a censer and ran into the midst of the assembly to make atonement for the people, stopping the plague that had begun among them. This shows us the importance of taking action to make things right with God, as seen in 1 John 1:9. By offering incense, Aaron was able to cover the sins of the people and restore their relationship with God, similar to how Jesus covers our sins, as mentioned in Romans 5:8. This verse teaches us that our actions can have a significant impact on those around us, and that obedience to God's commands is crucial in maintaining a healthy relationship with Him.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the purpose of Aaron's actions in Numbers 16:47?
Aaron's actions in Numbers 16:47 were to make atonement for the people, as instructed by Moses in Numbers 16:46, to stop the plague that had begun among them, as seen in Numbers 16:47 and halted in Numbers 16:48.
How did Aaron's offering of incense affect the people?
Aaron's offering of incense made atonement for the people, which means it covered their sins and stopped the plague from continuing, as seen in Numbers 16:47-48, similar to how Jesus Christ's sacrifice covers our sins, as mentioned in Romans 5:8.
Why did the plague start among the people in the first place?
The plague started among the people because of God's wrath, as mentioned in Numbers 16:46, which came as a result of the people's rebellion against God and their leaders, similar to the rebellion in Numbers 16:1-3.
What can we learn from Aaron's obedience to Moses in Numbers 16:47?
We can learn the importance of obedience to God's commands, even in difficult situations, as seen in Aaron's actions in Numbers 16:47, and as taught in Deuteronomy 11:27 and Joshua 1:7-8.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can make amends for my own sins, and how can I apply the principle of atonement in my life?
- How can I, like Aaron, stand in the gap for others and intercede on their behalf, as seen in Ezekiel 22:30?
- In what ways can I demonstrate obedience to God's commands, even when it's challenging or uncomfortable, as seen in the lives of biblical figures like Abraham in Genesis 12:1-5?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of humility and submitting to God's will, as seen in Psalm 51:17 and Matthew 5:3-5?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 16:47
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 16:47
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 16:47
Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 16:47
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 16:47
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 16:47
Barnes' Notes on Numbers 16:47
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 16:47
Sermons on Numbers 16:47
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Five Rules for Holy Living by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of praising and blessing the Lord. He highlights various elements of creation such as water, sun, moon, stars, wind, heat, fi |
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