New International Version “Separate yourselves from this assembly so I can put an end to them at once.” New Living Translation “Get away from all these people so that I may instantly destroy them!” English Standard Version “Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may consume them in a moment.” Berean Standard Bible “Separate yourselves from this congregation so that I may consume them in an instant.” Berean Literal Bible “Separate yourselves from the midst of this congregation, that I may consume them in a moment.” King James Bible Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may consume them in a moment. New King James Version “Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may consume them in a moment.” New American Standard Bible “Separate yourselves from among this congregation, so that I may consume them instantly.” NASB 1995 “Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may consume them instantly.” NASB 1977 “Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may consume them instantly.” Legacy Standard Bible “Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may consume them instantly.” Amplified Bible “Separate yourselves from among this congregation, so that I may consume them immediately.” Berean Annotated Bible “Separate yourselves from this congregation so that I may consume them in an instant. Christian Standard Bible “Separate yourselves from this community so I may consume them instantly.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Separate yourselves from this community so I may consume them instantly.” American Standard Version Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may consume them in a moment. Contemporary English Version "Get away from the rest of the Israelites so I can kill them at once!" English Revised Version Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may consume them in a moment. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Move away from these men, and I'll destroy them in an instant." Good News Translation "Move back from these people, and I will destroy them immediately." International Standard Version "Separate yourselves from among this community, and I'll destroy them in a moment." NET Bible "Separate yourselves from among this community, that I may consume them in an instant." New Heart English Bible "Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may consume them in a moment." Webster's Bible Translation Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may consume them in a moment. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“Separate yourselves from this congregation so that I may consume them in an instant.” World English Bible “Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may consume them in a moment!” Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“Be separated from the midst of this congregation, and I consume them in a moment”; Berean Literal Bible “Separate yourselves from the midst of this congregation, that I may consume them in a moment.” Young's Literal Translation 'Be ye separated from the midst of this company, and I consume them in a moment;' Smith's Literal Translation Separate yourselves from the midst of this assembly, and I will consume them as in a moment, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSeparate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may presently destroy them. Catholic Public Domain Version “Separate yourselves from the midst of this congregation, so that I may suddenly destroy them.” New American Bible Stand apart from this community, that I may consume them at once. New Revised Standard Version Separate yourselves from this congregation, so that I may consume them in a moment. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSeparate yourselves from the midst of this congregation, that I may destroy them in a moment. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated “Be separated from within this assembly and I shall destroy them in one moment.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may consume them in a moment.' Brenton Septuagint Translation Separate your selves from the midst of this congregation, and I will consume them at once. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Korah's Rebellion…20And the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, 21“Separate yourselves from this congregation so that I may consume them in an instant.” 22But 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?”… Cross References Separate yourselves from this congregation 2 Corinthians 6:17 “Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.” Isaiah 52:11 Depart, depart, go out from there! Touch no unclean thing; come out from it, purify yourselves, you who carry the vessels of the LORD. Revelation 18:4 Then I heard another voice from heaven say: “Come out of her, My people, so that you will not share in her sins or contract any of her plagues. so that I may consume them Exodus 32:10 Now leave Me alone, so that My anger may burn against them and consume them. Then I will make you into a great nation.” Psalm 106:23 So He said He would destroy them—had not Moses His chosen one stood before Him in the breach to divert His wrath from destroying them. Deuteronomy 9:14 Leave Me alone, so that I may destroy them and blot out their name from under heaven. Then I will make you into a nation mightier and greater than they are.” in an instant. Isaiah 30:13 this iniquity of yours is like a breach about to fail, a bulge in a high wall, whose collapse will come suddenly—in an instant! Psalm 73:19 How suddenly they are laid waste, completely swept away by terrors! Proverbs 6:15 Therefore calamity will come upon him suddenly; in an instant he will be shattered beyond recovery. Genesis 18:23-25 Abraham stepped forward and said, “Will You really sweep away the righteous with the wicked? / What if there are fifty righteous ones in the city? Will You really sweep it away and not spare the place for the sake of the fifty righteous ones who are there? / Far be it from You to do such a thing—to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike. Far be it from You! Will not the Judge of all the earth do what is right?” Ezekiel 22:30-31 I searched for a man among them to repair the wall and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, so that I should not destroy it. But I found no one. / So I have poured out My indignation upon them and consumed them with the fire of My fury. I have brought their ways down upon their own heads, declares the Lord GOD.” Isaiah 48:9 For the sake of My name I will delay My wrath; for the sake of My praise I will restrain it, so that you will not be cut off. Jeremiah 18:7-10 At any time I might announce that a nation or kingdom will be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed. / But if that nation I warned turns from its evil, then I will relent of the disaster I had planned to bring. / And if at another time I announce that I will build up and establish a nation or kingdom, … Amos 9:8 Surely the eyes of the Lord GOD are on the sinful kingdom, and I will destroy it from the face of the earth. Yet I will not utterly destroy the house of Jacob,” declares the LORD. Matthew 3:12 His winnowing fork is in His hand to clear His threshing floor and to gather His wheat into the barn; but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.” Matthew 13:30 Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat into my barn.’” Treasury of Scripture Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may consume them in a moment. separate Genesis 19:15-22 And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters, which are here; lest thou be consumed in the iniquity of the city… Jeremiah 5:16 Their quiver is as an open sepulchre, they are all mighty men. Acts 2:40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation. that I may Numbers 16:45 Get you up from among this congregation, that I may consume them as in a moment. And they fell upon their faces. Numbers 14:12,15 I will smite them with the pestilence, and disinherit them, and will make of thee a greater nation and mightier than they… Exodus 32:10 Now therefore let me alone, that my wrath may wax hot against them, and that I may consume them: and I will make of thee a great nation. Jump to Previous Assembly Company Congregation Consume Destruction End Instantly Midst Moment Once Separated Sudden YourselvesJump to Next Assembly Company Congregation Consume Destruction End Instantly Midst Moment Once Separated Sudden YourselvesNumbers 16 1. The rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram23. Moses separates the people from the rebels' tents 31. The earth swallows up Korah, and a fire consumes others 36. The censers are reserved to holy use 41. 14,700 are slain by a plague, for murmuring against Moses and Aaron 46. Aaron by incense stays the plague “Separate yourselves from this congregation God instructed Moses and Aaron to withdraw from the people who had joined Korah, Dathan, and Abiram in rejecting His authority. The rebellion had spread beyond its leaders, placing the whole assembly under judgment unless they turned away from it. 2Co 6:17 Therefore come out from among them and be separate… so that I may consume them The Lord’s judgment was directed against a nation that had repeatedly resisted Him and now challenged the leaders He had appointed. Their rebellion against Moses and Aaron was ultimately rebellion against God. Exo 32:10 Now leave Me alone, so that My anger may burn against them… in an instant.” God was prepared to bring immediate judgment upon the guilty congregation. Moses and Aaron responded by interceding, pleading that the Lord would distinguish between the instigators of the rebellion and those who had not shared in their sin. Isa 30:13 This iniquity of yours is like a breach about to fail… Persons / Places / Events 1. Moses and AaronLeaders of the Israelites, chosen by God to guide His people. They are central figures in this account, acting as intercessors for the people. 2. Korah, Dathan, and Abiram Leaders of a rebellion against Moses and Aaron, challenging their God-given authority. Their actions provoke God's wrath. 3. The Congregation of Israel The larger group of Israelites who are influenced by the rebellion and are at risk of God's judgment. 4. The Tent of Meeting The sacred place where God communicates with Moses and Aaron, symbolizing His presence among the people. 5. The Plague A divine judgment threatened by God to consume the rebellious congregation, demonstrating His holiness and justice. Teaching Points The Seriousness of Rebellion Against GodRebellion against God-appointed leaders is ultimately rebellion against God Himself. This passage reminds us of the importance of respecting and submitting to God's established authority. The Role of Intercession Moses and Aaron's intercession for the people highlights the power and necessity of prayerful mediation. Believers are called to intercede for others, especially in times of spiritual crisis. God's Holiness and Justice God's response to sin is swift and just. This passage serves as a reminder of God's holiness and the seriousness of sin, urging us to live in obedience and reverence. The Call to Separate from Sin The command to "separate yourselves" is a call to holiness, urging believers to distance themselves from sinful influences and align with God's will. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 16:21?2. How does Numbers 16:21 demonstrate God's response to rebellion against His authority? 3. What lessons can we learn about obedience from Numbers 16:21? 4. How does Numbers 16:21 connect with Romans 13:1 on respecting authority? 5. How can we apply the warning in Numbers 16:21 to modern church leadership? 6. What actions can we take to avoid the consequences seen in Numbers 16:21? 7. Why did God command separation from the assembly in Numbers 16:21? 8. How does Numbers 16:21 reflect God's judgment and mercy? 9. What historical context led to the events in Numbers 16:21? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 16? (21) Separate yourselves from among this congregation . . . --By their obedience to the summons of Korah the congregation generally, or at Yeast a large portion of it, had made themselves partakers in his sin, and had become obnoxious to the Divine wrath.Verse 21. - That I may consume them in a moment. Literally, "and I will consume them." The same thing must be said of this as of Numbers 14:11, 12. Numbers 16:21 reveals a pattern: God calls the faithful to step away from deliberate sin so His righteous judgment can fall without harming the innocent. Separation protects the obedient, magnifies God’s holiness, and reminds every generation that rebellion is deadly serious while obedience positions us to witness both His justice and His mercy. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Separate yourselvesהִבָּ֣דְל֔וּ (hib·bā·ḏə·lū) Verb - Nifal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 914: To be divided, separate from מִתּ֖וֹךְ (mit·tō·wḵ) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre this הַזֹּ֑את (haz·zōṯ) Article | Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, congregation הָעֵדָ֣ה (hā·‘ê·ḏāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5712: A stated assemblage so that I may consume וַאַכַלֶּ֥ה (wa·’a·ḵal·leh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common singular Strong's 3615: To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent them אֹתָ֖ם (’ō·ṯām) Direct object marker | third person masculine plural Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case in an instant.” כְּרָֽגַע׃ (kə·rā·ḡa‘) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7281: A wink, a very short space of time Additonal Resources Numbers 16:21 Blue Letter BibleNumbers 16:21 Bible Gateway Numbers 16:21 Bible.com Numbers 16:21 NIV |
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