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Numbers 16:8

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Berean Standard Bible

Moses also said to Korah, “Now listen, you sons of Levi!

American Standard Version (1901)

And Moses said unto Korah, Hear now, ye sons of Levi:

Bible in Basic English

And Moses said to Korah, Give ear now, you sons of Levi:

Free Bible Version

Moses also told Korah, “Listen, you Levites!

King James (Authorized) Version

And Moses said unto Korah, Hear, I pray you, ye sons of Levi:

One Unity Resource Bible

Moses [Drawn out] said to Korach [Bald one, Frost], “Sh'ma ·Hear obey· now, you sons of Levi [United with]!

Translation for Translators

Then Moses/I spoke again to Korah. He/I said, “You men who are descendants of Levi, listen to me!

Unlocked Literal Bible

Again, Moses said to Korah, “Now listen, you descendants of Levi:

Noah Webster Bible

And Moses said to Korah, Hear, I pray you, ye sons of Levi:

World English Bible

Moses said to Korah, “Hear now, you sons of Levi!

Young's Literal Translation

And Moses saith unto Korah, 'Hear ye, I pray you, sons of Levi;

Context

Korah’s Rebellion

⁷and tomorrow you are to place fire and incense in them in the presence of the LORD. Then the man the LORD chooses will be the one who is holy. It is you sons of Levi who have taken too much upon yourselves!”⁸Moses also said to Korah, “Now listen, you sons of Levi!⁹Is it not enough for you that the God of Israel has separated you from the congregation of Israel and brought you near to Himself to perform the work at the LORD’s tabernacle, and to stand before the congregation to minister to them?

Summary

In Numbers 16:8, Moses confronts Korah, a Levite who rebelled against his leadership, questioning why Korah and his followers sought the priesthood when they had already been given the privilege of serving in the tabernacle. Moses challenges Korah's desire for greater authority, reminding him of the honor and responsibilities already bestowed upon him by God. This verse illustrates the dangers of pride and ambition, emphasizing the importance of contentment and faithfulness in the roles assigned by God.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And Moses said unto Korah,.... Continued his discourse to him, as the head of the conspiracy, and the ringleader of it: hear, I pray you, ye sons of Levi; to whom also he had been before speaking; though Aben Ezra thinks the first speech was made to Korah and his company, and what follows to the Levites.

Numbers 16:8

Korah’s Rebellion

⁷and tomorrow you are to place fire and incense in them in the presence of the LORD. Then the man the LORD chooses will be the one who is holy. It is you sons of Levi who have taken too much upon yourselves!”⁸Moses also said to Korah, “Now listen, you sons of Levi!⁹Is it not enough for you that the God of Israel has separated you from the congregation of Israel and brought you near to Himself to perform the work at the LORD’s tabernacle, and to stand before the congregation to minister to them?

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Berean Standard Bible

Moses also said to Korah, “Now listen, you sons of Levi!

American Standard Version (1901)

And Moses said unto Korah, Hear now, ye sons of Levi:

Bible in Basic English

And Moses said to Korah, Give ear now, you sons of Levi:

Free Bible Version

Moses also told Korah, “Listen, you Levites!

King James (Authorized) Version

And Moses said unto Korah, Hear, I pray you, ye sons of Levi:

One Unity Resource Bible

Moses [Drawn out] said to Korach [Bald one, Frost], “Sh'ma ·Hear obey· now, you sons of Levi [United with]!

Translation for Translators

Then Moses/I spoke again to Korah. He/I said, “You men who are descendants of Levi, listen to me!

Unlocked Literal Bible

Again, Moses said to Korah, “Now listen, you descendants of Levi:

Noah Webster Bible

And Moses said to Korah, Hear, I pray you, ye sons of Levi:

World English Bible

Moses said to Korah, “Hear now, you sons of Levi!

Young's Literal Translation

And Moses saith unto Korah, 'Hear ye, I pray you, sons of Levi;