Psalms 106:18

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Psalms 106:18 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Then fire blazed through their company; flames consumed the wicked.

King James Version KJV

And a fire was kindled in their company; the flame burned up the wicked.

American Standard Version ASV

And a fire was kindled in their company; The flame burned up the wicked.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And a fire was lighted among their tents; the sinners were burned up by the flames.

Free Bible Version FBV

Fire broke out among them—a flame that burned them up.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And the fire was kindled in their assembly: the flame burnt vp the wicked.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And fire burneth among their company, A flame setteth on fire the wicked.

World English Bible WEB

A fire was kindled in their company. The flame burned up the wicked.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And a fire was kindled in their company; the flame burned up the wicked.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Their soul abhorred all manner of meat: and they drew nigh even to the gates of death.

Translation for Translators T4T

And God sent a fire down from heaven which burned up all the wicked people who ◄supported them/agreed with► them.

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Psalms 106:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/תִּבְעַר אֵ֥שׁ בַּ/עֲדָתָ֑/ם לֶ֝הָבָ֗ה תְּלַהֵ֥ט רְשָׁעִֽים

וַ/תִּבְעַר bâʻar H1197 to burn Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs

אֵ֥שׁ ʼêsh H784 fire N-cs

בַּ/עֲדָתָ֑/ם ʻêdâh H5712 congregation Prep | N-fs | Suff

לֶ֝הָבָ֗ה lehâbâh H3852 flame N-fs

תְּלַהֵ֥ט lâhaṭ H3857 to kindle V-Piel-Imperf-3fs

רְשָׁעִֽים râshâʻ H7563 wicked Adj

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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 106:18

וַ/תִּבְעַר bâʻar H1197 "to burn" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs

To be brutish means to be stupid or barbarous, and can also refer to consuming something by fire or eating. It is used to describe someone who is dull-hearted or unreceptive.

Definition: : burn/ignite 1) to burn, consume, kindle, be kindled 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to begin to burn, be kindled, start burning 1a2) to burn, be burning 1a3) to burn, consume 1a4) Jehovah's wrath, human wrath (fig.) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to kindle, burn 1b2) to consume, remove (of guilt) (fig.) 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to kindle 1c2) to burn up 1c3) to consume (destroy) 1d) (Pual) to burn

Usage: Occurs in 90 OT verses. KJV: be brutish, bring (put, take) away, burn, (cause to) eat (up), feed, heat, kindle, set (on fire), waste. See also: Exodus 3:2; Psalms 39:4; Psalms 2:12.

אֵ֥שׁ ʼêsh H784 "fire" N-cs

Fire is a powerful symbol in the Bible, representing both God's anger and his refining presence, as seen in Deuteronomy 4:24 and Malachi 3:2-3. It is also used for cooking and warmth. This concept is central to many biblical stories.

Definition: 1) fire 1a) fire, flames 1b) supernatural fire (accompanying theophany) 1c) fire (for cooking, roasting, parching) 1d) altar-fire 1e) God's anger (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: esh (אֶשָּׁא "fire" H0785)

Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: burning, fiery, fire, flaming, hot. See also: Genesis 15:17; Joshua 7:15; Psalms 11:6.

בַּ/עֲדָתָ֑/ם ʻêdâh H5712 "congregation" Prep | N-fs | Suff

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.

לֶ֝הָבָ֗ה lehâbâh H3852 "flame" N-fs

This word refers to a flame or the tip of a weapon, like the head of a spear. It describes something sharp or pointed, often used in battle.

Definition: 1) flame 2) tip of weapon, point, head of spear

Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: flame(-ming), head (of a spear). See also: Numbers 21:28; Isaiah 43:2; Psalms 29:7.

תְּלַהֵ֥ט lâhaṭ H3857 "to kindle" V-Piel-Imperf-3fs

To kindle or burn something is what this Hebrew word means, like a flame that blazes up. It is used to describe fire or passion, as seen in the Bible when something is set on fire or blazing.

Definition: 1) to burn, blaze, scorch, kindle, blaze up, flame 1a) (Qal) blazing (participle) 1b)(Piel) to scorch, burn, blaze

Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: burn (up), set on fire, flaming, kindle. See also: Deuteronomy 32:22; Psalms 104:4; Psalms 57:5.

רְשָׁעִֽים râshâʻ H7563 "wicked" Adj

This word describes someone who is morally wrong, a bad person who is guilty of crime or sin against God or others. It is used to describe the wicked in biblical stories, such as in the book of Genesis.

Definition: 1) wicked, criminal 1a) guilty one, one guilty of crime (subst) 1b) wicked (hostile to God) 1c) wicked, guilty of sin (against God or man)

Usage: Occurs in 248 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] condemned, guilty, ungodly, wicked (man), that did wrong. See also: Genesis 18:23; Psalms 101:8; Psalms 1:1.

Study Notes — Psalms 106:18

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Psalms 106:18 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 106:18
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 106:18
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 106:18
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 106:18
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 106:18
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 106:18
Sermons on Psalms 106:18

Context — Give Thanks to the LORD, for He Is Good

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.

19At Horeb they made a calf and worshiped a molten image. 20They exchanged their Glory for the image of a grass-eating ox.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Hebrews 12:29	“For our God is a consuming fire.”
2	Numbers 16:35–40	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.
3	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.”

Psalms 106:18 Summary

Psalms 106:18 talks about a fire that God sent to punish the wicked people who were rebelling against Him and His leaders. This fire represents God's holiness and His desire to purify His people, as seen in (Isaiah 4:4) and (Malachi 3:2-3). It reminds us that God takes sin seriously and will judge those who disobey Him, which is also mentioned in (Hebrews 10:26-31). We should learn from this event to respect and obey God, fearing His judgment and seeking His mercy and forgiveness, as encouraged in (Psalms 103:17-18) and (1 John 1:9).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of fire in Psalms 106:18?

The fire that blazed through the company in Psalms 106:18 symbolizes God's judgment and purification, as seen in other scriptures like Deuteronomy 4:24 and Hebrews 12:29, where God is described as a consuming fire.

Who are the wicked being referred to in this verse?

The wicked in Psalms 106:18 are those who rebelled against God and His leaders, like Dathan and Abiram, as mentioned in the preceding verses, Psalms 106:16 and Psalms 106:17, and also in Numbers 16:1-35.

Is this fire a literal or figurative event?

While the Bible does record literal fires sent by God as judgment, such as in Leviticus 10:1-2, the fire in Psalms 106:18 could also be understood figuratively as a symbol of God's wrath and purification, similar to Isaiah 4:4.

What can we learn from this event about God's character?

This event shows that God is a holy and just God who will not tolerate rebellion and sin, as also seen in Psalms 11:5 and Romans 1:18, emphasizing the importance of reverence and obedience towards Him.

Reflection Questions

How does the concept of God as a consuming fire impact my understanding of His holiness and my sin?
In what ways can I apply the lesson of God's judgment on the wicked in Psalms 106:18 to my own life and relationships?
What are some modern-day equivalents of the rebellion seen in Psalms 106, and how can I avoid such attitudes and actions?
How does the story of the fire in Psalms 106:18 relate to the broader theme of God's covenant with His people, as discussed in Exodus 19:5 and Jeremiah 31:31-34?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 106:18

And a fire was kindled in their company,.... This seems to be the company of Korah, or however a part of it, the two hundred and fifty men that had censers, and so were of the Levitical race, as

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 106:18

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 106:18

In their company; in their associates or confederates, those wicked men, as he calls them in the next clause, to wit, Korah and his company, who were consumed by a fire from the Lord, , compared with ,2,16-19.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 106:18

Psalms 106:18 And a fire was kindled in their company; the flame burned up the wicked.Ver. 18. And a fire was kindled in their company] It is both a just presage and desert of ruin not to be warned. Let seditious persons and schismatics take heed; for even our God also is a consuming fire, Hebrews 12:29. The flame burnt up the wicked] And among the rest Korah, as some conceive. Dathan and Abiram are stigmatized for their stubbornness, Numbers 26:9, as was afterwards Ahaz, 2 Chronicles 28:22, and before them all Cain, Genesis 4:15, and Lamech, Genesis 4:24.

Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 106:18

(13-33) These twenty verses cover the desert wanderings, beginning with the discontented spirit mentioned in Exodus 15:23.

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 106:18

18. “A fire came out from Jehovah, and consumed the two hundred and fifty men that offered incense” (Numbers 16:35). The rebels are called “these wicked men” in Numbers 16:26.

Sermons on Psalms 106:18

	Sermon	Description
	Exposition on Psalm 107 by St. Augustine	St. Augustine preaches on the mercies of God as seen in the Psalms, emphasizing the importance of experiencing God's goodness personally to truly appreciate His praises. The Psalms
	Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God by Jonathan Edwards	The video is a summary of a sermon by Jonathan Edwards titled "Their Foot Shall Slide in Due Time" based on Deuteronomy 32:35. Edwards emphasizes the wrath of God and the impending
	Getting Alone - Abandonment (Cd Quality) by Leonard Ravenhill	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of forgetting and never doing certain things. He criticizes the idea that preaching alone can reach the nations, pointing out
	Washed With Fire by Leonard Ravenhill	In this sermon, the preacher shares a story about a woman who worked in Africa and lived in a humble bamboo house. Despite facing potential dangers in the jungle, she had faith and
	Alone - Abandonment by Leonard Ravenhill	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for a revival in the church. He describes the current state of the church as weak and powerless, comparing it to people in Africa l
	Either Pentecost or Holocaust by Leonard Ravenhill	In this sermon, the speaker discusses the significance of God leading the children of Israel through the wilderness with a pillar of fire by night and a pillar of cloud by day. He
	John Baptist , the Fire of God - Part 1 by Leonard Ravenhill	Leonard Ravenhill passionately preaches about John the Baptist as a fiery messenger of God, emphasizing the need for personal revival and the baptism of the Holy Spirit with fire.