Psalms 106:16
Psalms 106:16 in Multiple Translations
In the camp they envied Moses, as well as Aaron, the holy one of the LORD.
They envied Moses also in the camp, and Aaron the saint of the LORD.
They envied Moses also in the camp, And Aaron the saint of Jehovah.
They were full of envy against Moses among the tents, and against Aaron, the holy one of the Lord.
In the camp the people became jealous of Moses, and of Aaron, the Lord's holy priest.
They enuied Moses also in the tentes, and Aaron the holy one of the Lord.
And they are envious of Moses in the camp, Of Aaron, Jehovah's holy one.
They envied Moses also in the camp, and Aaron, the LORD’s saint.
They envied Moses also in the camp, and Aaron the saint of the LORD.
Because he hath broken gates of brass, and burst the iron bars.
Later when some of the men became jealous of Moses and his older brother Aaron, who was dedicated to serve Yahweh by being a priest,
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Psalms 106:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יְקַנְא֣וּ
לְ֭/מֹשֶׁה
בַּֽ/מַּחֲנֶ֑ה
לְ֝/אַהֲרֹ֗ן
קְד֣וֹשׁ
יְהוָֽה
וַ/יְקַנְא֣וּ
qânâʼ
H7065
be jealous
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3mp
לְ֭/מֹשֶׁה
Môsheh
H4872
Moses
Prep | N-proper
בַּֽ/מַּחֲנֶ֑ה
machăneh
H4264
camp
Prep | N-cs
לְ֝/אַהֲרֹ֗ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
Aaron
Prep | N-proper
קְד֣וֹשׁ
qâdôwsh
H6918
holy
Adj
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 106:16
וַ/יְקַנְא֣וּ
qânâʼ
H7065
"be jealous"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3mp
To be jealous means to feel envious or resentful of someone or something, often because of a perceived threat or rivalry. In the Bible, jealousy is sometimes portrayed as a negative emotion, as in the story of Cain and Abel in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to envy, be jealous, be envious, be zealous 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to be jealous of 1a2) to be envious of 1a3) to be zealous for 1a4) to excite to jealous anger 1b) (Hiphil) to provoke to jealous anger, cause jealousy
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: (be) envy(-ious), be (move to, provoke to) jealous(-y), [idiom] very, (be) zeal(-ous). See also: Genesis 26:14; Psalms 37:1; Psalms 73:3.
לְ֭/מֹשֶׁה
Môsheh
H4872
"Moses"
Prep | N-proper
Moses, the Israelite leader, was born to Amram and Jochebed and led the Exodus from Egypt. He received the law from God and is considered a key figure in the Bible. Moses means 'drawn' in Hebrew.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) § Moses = "drawn" the prophet and lawgiver, leader of the exodus
Usage: Occurs in 704 OT verses. KJV: Moses. See also: Exodus 2:10; Exodus 13:1; Exodus 32:21.
בַּֽ/מַּחֲנֶ֑ה
machăneh
H4264
"camp"
Prep | N-cs
This word refers to a camp or army, like the Israelites' encampments in the wilderness. It can also mean a group of people or animals. The KJV translates it as 'army, band, or camp'.
Definition: 1) encampment, camp 1a) camp, place of encampment 1b) camp of armed host, army camp 1c) those who encamp, company, body of people
Usage: Occurs in 190 OT verses. KJV: army, band, battle, camp, company, drove, host, tents. See also: Genesis 32:3; Joshua 6:18; Psalms 27:3.
לְ֝/אַהֲרֹ֗ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
"Aaron"
Prep | N-proper
Aaron was the brother of Moses and the first high priest of the Israelites. He was a leader in the Exodus from Egypt and played a key role in the early history of the Israelites. His story is told in Exodus and Leviticus.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.4.14; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Moses (H4872) and Miriam (H4813); married to Elisheba (H0472); father of: Nadab (H5070), Abihu (H0030), Eleazar (H0499) and Ithamar (H0385) Also named: Aarōn (Ἀαρών "Aaron" G0002) § Aaron = "light bringer" brother of Moses, a Levite and the first high priest
Usage: Occurs in 328 OT verses. KJV: Aaron. See also: Exodus 4:14; Exodus 34:31; Numbers 3:39.
קְד֣וֹשׁ
qâdôwsh
H6918
"holy"
Adj
Holy means set apart or sacred, used to describe God, angels, and saints. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things or people dedicated to God's service, like the Temple in Jerusalem or the prophets who spoke on God's behalf.
Definition: : holy sacred, holy, Holy One, saint, set apart
Usage: Occurs in 108 OT verses. KJV: holy (One), saint. See also: Exodus 19:6; Psalms 89:19; Psalms 16:3.
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
Study Notes — Psalms 106:16
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- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 106:16
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- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 106:16
- Sermons on Psalms 106:16
Context — Give Thanks to the LORD, for He Is Good
14They craved intensely in the wilderness and tested God in the desert.
15So He granted their request, but sent a wasting disease upon them.
16In the camp they envied Moses, as well as Aaron, the holy one of the LORD.
17The earth opened up and swallowed Dathan; it covered the assembly of Abiram. 18Then fire blazed through their company; flames consumed the wicked.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 16:1–50 | Now Korah son of Izhar, the son of Kohath son of Levi, along with some Reubenites—Dathan and Abiram, sons of Eliab, and On son of Peleth—conducted a rebellion against Moses, along with 250 men of Israel renowned as leaders of the congregation and representatives in the assembly. They came together against Moses and Aaron and told them, “You have taken too much upon yourselves! For everyone in the entire congregation is holy, and the LORD is in their midst. Why then do you exalt yourselves above the assembly of the LORD?” When Moses heard this, he fell facedown. Then he said to Korah and all his followers, “Tomorrow morning the LORD will reveal who belongs to Him and who is holy, and He will bring that person near to Himself. The one He chooses, He will bring near to Himself. You, Korah, and all your followers are to do as follows: Take censers, and 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!” Moses also said to Korah, “Now listen, you sons of Levi! Is 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? He has brought you near, you and all your fellow Levites, but you are seeking the priesthood as well. Therefore, it is you and all your followers who have conspired against the LORD! As for Aaron, who is he that you should grumble against him?” Then Moses summoned Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, but they said, “We will not come! Is it not enough that you have brought us up out of a land flowing with milk and honey to kill us in the wilderness? Must you also appoint yourself as ruler over us? Moreover, you have not brought us into a land flowing with milk and honey or given us an inheritance of fields and vineyards. Will you gouge out the eyes of these men? No, we will not come!” Then Moses became very angry and said to the LORD, “Do not regard their offering. I have not taken one donkey from them or mistreated a single one of them.” And Moses said to Korah, “You and all your followers are to appear before the LORD tomorrow—you and they and Aaron. Each man is to take his censer, place incense in it, and present it before the LORD—250 censers. You and Aaron are to present your censers as well.” So each man took his censer, put fire and incense in it, and stood with Moses and Aaron at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. When Korah had gathered his whole assembly against them at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, the glory of the LORD appeared to the whole congregation. And the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, “Separate yourselves from this congregation so that I may consume them in an instant.” But 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?” Then the LORD said to Moses, “Tell the congregation to move away from the dwellings of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram.” So Moses got up and went to Dathan and Abiram, and the elders of Israel followed him. And 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.” 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. Then 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: If these men die a natural death, or if they suffer the fate of all men, then the LORD has not sent me. But if the LORD brings about something unprecedented, and the earth opens its mouth and swallows them and all that belongs to them so that they go down alive into Sheol, then you will know that these men have treated the LORD with contempt.” As soon as Moses had finished saying all this, the ground beneath them split open, and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them and their households—all Korah’s men and all their possessions. They went down alive into Sheol with all they owned. The earth closed over them, and they vanished from the assembly. At their cries, all the people of Israel who were around them fled, saying, “The earth may swallow us too!” And fire came forth from the LORD and consumed the 250 men who were offering the incense. Then the LORD said to Moses, “Tell Eleazar son of Aaron the priest to remove the censers from the flames and to scatter the coals far away, because the censers are holy. As for the censers of those who sinned at the cost of their own lives, hammer them into sheets to overlay the altar, for these were presented before the LORD, and so have become holy. They will serve as a sign to the Israelites.” So Eleazar the priest took the bronze censers brought by those who had been burned up, and he had them hammered out to overlay the altar, just as the LORD commanded him through Moses. This was to be a reminder to the Israelites that no outsider who is not a descendant of Aaron should approach to offer incense before the LORD, lest he become like Korah and his followers. The next day the whole congregation of Israel grumbled against Moses and Aaron, saying, “You have killed the LORD’s people!” But when the congregation gathered against them, Moses and Aaron turned toward the Tent of Meeting, and suddenly the cloud covered it and the glory of the LORD appeared. Then Moses and Aaron went to the front of the Tent of Meeting, and the LORD said to Moses, “Get away from this congregation so that I may consume them in an instant.” And Moses and Aaron fell facedown. 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.” 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. He stood between the living and the dead, and the plague was halted. But those who died from the plague numbered 14,700, in addition to those who had died on account of Korah. Then Aaron returned to Moses at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, since the plague had been halted. |
| 2 | Leviticus 21:10–12 | The priest who is highest among his brothers, who has had the anointing oil poured on his head and has been ordained to wear the priestly garments, must not let his hair hang loose or tear his garments. He must not go near any dead body; he must not defile himself, even for his father or mother. He must not leave or desecrate the sanctuary of his God, for the consecration of the anointing oil of his God is on him. I am the LORD. |
| 3 | Leviticus 21:6–8 | They must be holy to their God and not profane the name of their God. Because they present to the LORD the offerings made by fire, the food of their God, they must be holy. A priest must not marry a woman defiled by prostitution or divorced by her husband, for the priest is holy to his God. You are to regard him as holy, since he presents the food of your God. He shall be holy to you, because I the LORD am holy—I who set you apart. |
| 4 | Exodus 28:36 | You are to make a plate of pure gold and engrave on it as on a seal: HOLY TO THE LORD. |
Psalms 106:16 Summary
This verse talks about how the Israelites envied Moses and Aaron, who were chosen by God to lead them. When we envy others, it can lead to hurt feelings and division, as seen in other Bible stories like Joseph's brothers in Genesis 37:1-36. Instead, we should trust that God has a plan for each of us and be grateful for the leaders He has placed in our lives, just like Paul encouraged the church in 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13. By focusing on God's love and sovereignty, we can overcome envy and live in peace with others.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Israelites envy Moses and Aaron in the camp?
The Israelites envied Moses and Aaron because they were chosen by God for leadership roles, and this envy led to discontent and rebellion, as seen in other passages such as Numbers 16:1-3 and Numbers 12:1-10 where Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses.
What does it mean that Aaron is called the 'holy one of the LORD'?
Aaron being called the 'holy one of the LORD' signifies his set-apart status as the high priest, chosen by God to serve as a mediator between God and the people, as described in Exodus 28:1 and Leviticus 8:12.
How does envy affect our relationships with others and with God?
Envy, like that displayed by the Israelites towards Moses and Aaron, can lead to division, resentment, and a lack of trust in God's sovereignty, as warned against in Proverbs 14:30 and James 3:14-16.
What are the consequences of allowing envy to consume us?
Allowing envy to consume us can lead to spiritual destruction, as seen in the fate of those who rebelled against Moses and Aaron, and it can also lead to a lack of gratitude and contentment, as warned against in 1 Corinthians 10:10 and Hebrews 13:5.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways do I struggle with envy or discontentment in my own life, and how can I surrender these feelings to God?
- How can I cultivate a heart of gratitude and trust in God's sovereignty, even when I don't understand His ways?
- What are some ways I can support and uplift those in leadership roles, rather than envying or resenting them?
- How can I apply the lessons from this verse to my relationships with others, and what steps can I take to promote unity and love?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 106:16
They envied Moses also in the camp,.... That he should be generalissimo there, have the sole command of the people, and be their leader and chief magistrate.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 106:16
They soon forgat his works; they waited not for his counsel: -Three transgressions of Israel in the wilderness are detailed, rising in gradation of moral guilt, without respect to time: (1) Their
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 106:16
So called here, not so much for his inherent holiness, whereof Moses had a greater share, but because he was consecrated or set apart by God for that sacred office of the priesthood, in which respect all the priests are said to be holy, . Hereby he intimates that their envy and rebellion was not only against Aaron, but against God himself.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 106:16
Psalms 106:16 They envied Moses also in the camp, [and] Aaron the saint of the LORD.Ver. 16. They envied Moses also] Korah and his complices did; and because the people punished them not, they are all accused as guilty of that conspiracy, and looked upon as a rabble of rebels against heaven. And Aaron the saint of the Lord] Separated to the priesthood. The Rabbis tell us that they bad chosen Dathan instead of Moses, and Abiram for Aaron.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 106:16
(13-33) These twenty verses cover the desert wanderings, beginning with the discontented spirit mentioned in Exodus 15:23.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 106:16
Verse 16. They envied Moses] A reference to the case of Korah and his company. Aaron the saint.] The anointed, the high priest of the Lord.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 106:16
16–18. A third sin; jealousy of the authority of Moses and Aaron (Numbers 16).
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 106:16
They envied Moses also in the camp - They were envious of him, or rebelled against him, as assuming too much authority. See Numbers 16:1-2.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 106:16
16. Envied Moses… and Aaron—The allusion is to the conspiracy of Korah and his company. Numbers 16. Korah was a Levite, and Dathan and Abiram Reubenites. Psalms 106:1.
Sermons on Psalms 106:16
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(1 Peter - Part 33): Humble Yourselves Under the Mighty Hand of God by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of Christians being diligent and teachable in their spiritual journey. He shares his own humbling experience of forgetting spi |
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A Day to Be Remembered by Major Ian Thomas | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of allowing God to take over and lead us into a new chapter in our lives. He encourages the audience to desire to leave behin |
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The Saint's Horror at the Sinner's Hell by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher begins by discussing the gathering of sinners and the consequences they face. He uses the example of the rebellion of Korah and his followers, who were |
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God's Truth: Rebellion and Patriotism by Russell Kelfer | In this sermon, the speaker discusses five qualities that are best developed in a nation during times of struggle: submission, goodness, respect, commitment, and prayer. He emphasi |
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The Issue Is Knowing God by Robert B. Thompson | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a personal struggle they faced regarding the idea of taking action versus waiting on God's guidance. They were torn between the urgency of t |
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Aaron, Between the Living and Dead by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing the perishing condition of fearful and sinful people. He compares the image of an old man waving a censor to J |
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Friends of the Bridegroom (Pt. 6) by Michael Koulianos | Michael Koulianos emphasizes the importance of honoring God's presence over the idol of time management in church services, arguing that the feelings of the Holy Spirit should take |