Numbers 16:28
New International Version
Then Moses said, “This is how you will know that the LORD has sent me to do all these things and that it was not my idea:

New Living Translation
And Moses said, “This is how you will know that the LORD has sent me to do all these things that I have done—for I have not done them on my own.

English Standard Version
And Moses said, “Hereby you shall know that the LORD has sent me to do all these works, and that it has not been of my own accord.

Berean Standard Bible
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:

King James Bible
And Moses said, Hereby ye shall know that the LORD hath sent me to do all these works; for I have not done them of mine own mind.

New King James Version
And Moses said: “By this you shall know that the LORD has sent me to do all these works, for I have not done them of my own will.

New American Standard Bible
Then Moses said, “By this you shall know that the LORD has sent me to do all these deeds; for it is not my doing.

NASB 1995
Moses said, “By this you shall know that the LORD has sent me to do all these deeds; for this is not my doing.

NASB 1977
And Moses said, “By this you shall know that the LORD has sent me to do all these deeds; for this is not my doing.

Legacy Standard Bible
And Moses said, “By this you shall know that Yahweh has sent me to do all these deeds; for this is not from my heart.

Amplified Bible
Then Moses said, “By this you shall know that the LORD has sent me to do all these works; for I do not act of my own accord.

Christian Standard Bible
Then Moses said, “This is how you will know that the LORD sent me to do all these things and that it was not of my own will:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then Moses said, “This is how you will know that the LORD sent me to do all these things and that it was not of my own will:

American Standard Version
And Moses said, Hereby ye shall know that Jehovah hath sent me to do all these works; for I have not done them of mine own mind.

Contemporary English Version
Moses said to the crowd, "The LORD has chosen me and told me to do these things--it wasn't my idea. And here's how you will know:

English Revised Version
And Moses said, Hereby ye shall know that the LORD hath sent me to do all these works; for I have not done them of mine own mind.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Moses said, "This is how you will know that the LORD sent me to do all these things and that it wasn't my idea:

Good News Translation
Moses said to the people, "This is how you will know that the LORD has sent me to do all these things and that it is not by my own choice that I have done them.

International Standard Version
Then Moses said, "This is how you'll know that the LORD has sent me to do all these awesome works—they're not coming merely from me.

Majority Standard Bible
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:

NET Bible
Then Moses said, "This is how you will know that the LORD has sent me to do all these works, for I have not done them of my own will.

New Heart English Bible
Moses said, "Hereby you shall know that the LORD has sent me to do all these works; for they are not from my own mind.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Moses said, by this ye shall know that the LORD hath sent me to do all these works: for I have not done them of my own mind.

World English Bible
Moses said, “Hereby you shall know that Yahweh has sent me to do all these works; for they are not from my own mind.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Moses says, “By this you know that YHWH has sent me to do all these works, that [they are] not from my own heart;

Young's Literal Translation
And Moses saith, 'By this ye do know that Jehovah hath sent me to do all these works, that they are not from my own heart;

Smith's Literal Translation
And Moses will say, By this shall ye know that Jehovah sent me to do all these works; for not from my heart.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Moses said: By this you shall know that the Lord hath sent me to do all things that you see, and that I have not forged them of my own head:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Moses said: “By this shall you know that the Lord has sent me to do all that you discern, and that I have not brought these things out of my own heart:

New American Bible
Moses said, “This is how you shall know that the LORD sent me to do all I have done, and that it was not of my own devising:

New Revised Standard Version
And Moses said, “This is how you shall know that the LORD has sent me to do all these works; it has not been of my own accord:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Moses said, Hereby you shall know that the LORD has sent me to do all these works; for I have not done them of my own mind.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Moshe said, “In this you shall know that LORD JEHOVAH has sent me to do all of these works and it was not from my mind:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Moses said: 'Hereby ye shall know that the LORD hath sent me to do all these works, and that I have not done them of mine own mind.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Moses said, Hereby shall ye know that the Lord has sent me to perform all these works, that I have not done them of myself.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Earth Swallows Korah
28Then 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: 29If these men die a natural death, or if they suffer the fate of all men, then the LORD has not sent me.…

Cross References
Exodus 4:30-31
and Aaron relayed everything the LORD had said to Moses. And Moses performed the signs before the people, / and they believed. And when they heard that the LORD had attended to the Israelites and had seen their affliction, they bowed down and worshiped.

Deuteronomy 18:18-22
I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. I will put My words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him. / And I will hold accountable anyone who does not listen to My words that the prophet speaks in My name. / But if any prophet dares to speak a message in My name that I have not commanded him to speak, or to speak in the name of other gods, that prophet must be put to death.” ...

1 Kings 18:36-39
At the time of the evening sacrifice, Elijah the prophet approached the altar and said, “O LORD, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that You are God in Israel and that I am Your servant and have done all these things at Your command. / Answer me, O LORD! Answer me, so that this people will know that You, the LORD, are God, and that You have turned their hearts back again.” / Then the fire of the LORD fell and consumed the sacrifice, the wood, the stones, and the dust, and it licked up the water in the trench. ...

Jeremiah 1:9-10
Then the LORD reached out His hand, touched my mouth, and said to me: “Behold, I have put My words in your mouth. / See, I have appointed you today over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and plant.”

John 5:36
But I have testimony more substantial than that of John. For the works that the Father has given Me to accomplish—the very works I am doing—testify about Me that the Father has sent Me.

John 10:37-38
If I am not doing the works of My Father, then do not believe Me. / But if I am doing them, even though you do not believe Me, believe the works themselves, so that you may know and understand that the Father is in Me, and I am in the Father.”

Acts 2:22
Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know.

Acts 5:38-39
So in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone. Let them go! For if their purpose or endeavor is of human origin, it will fail. / But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.”

Acts 17:30-31
Although God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times, He now commands all people everywhere to repent. / For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead.”

Romans 1:4
and who through the Spirit of holiness was declared with power to be the Son of God by His resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord.

1 Corinthians 2:4-5
My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, / so that your faith would not rest on men’s wisdom, but on God’s power.

2 Corinthians 12:12
The marks of a true apostle—signs, wonders, and miracles—were performed among you with great perseverance.

Hebrews 2:3-4
how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him, / and was affirmed by God through signs, wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will.

Exodus 7:1-2
The LORD answered Moses, “See, I have made you like God to Pharaoh, and your brother Aaron will be your prophet. / You are to speak all that I command you, and your brother Aaron is to tell Pharaoh to let the Israelites go out of his land.

Exodus 16:6-7
So Moses and Aaron said to all the Israelites, “This evening you will know that it was the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, / and in the morning you will see the LORD’s glory, because He has heard your grumbling against Him. For who are we, that you should grumble against us?”


Treasury of Scripture

And Moses said, Hereby you shall know that the LORD has sent me to do all these works; for I have not done them of my own mind.

hereby

Exodus 3:12
And he said, Certainly I will be with thee; and this shall be a token unto thee, that I have sent thee: When thou hast brought forth the people out of Egypt, ye shall serve God upon this mountain.

Exodus 4:1-9
And Moses answered and said, But, behold, they will not believe me, nor hearken unto my voice: for they will say, The LORD hath not appeared unto thee…

Exodus 7:9
When Pharaoh shall speak unto you, saying, Shew a miracle for you: then thou shalt say unto Aaron, Take thy rod, and cast it before Pharaoh, and it shall become a serpent.

for I have.

Numbers 24:13
If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the commandment of the LORD, to do either good or bad of mine own mind; but what the LORD saith, that will I speak?

1 Kings 18:36
And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel, and that I am thy servant, and that I have done all these things at thy word.

Jeremiah 23:16
Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of the LORD.

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Numbers 16
1. The rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram
23. 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














Then Moses said
This phrase marks a pivotal moment in the narrative, where Moses, the leader chosen by God, addresses the congregation. The Hebrew root for "said" is "אָמַר" (amar), which is often used to denote authoritative speech. Moses, as a prophet and leader, speaks with divine authority, emphasizing the gravity of the situation. Historically, Moses' role as a mediator between God and the Israelites is crucial, and his words are not merely his own but are inspired by God.

By this you will know
The phrase underscores the purpose of the forthcoming divine action: to provide undeniable evidence of God's will. The Hebrew word for "know" is "יָדַע" (yada), which implies an intimate, experiential knowledge. This is not just intellectual assent but a deep, personal understanding. In the context of the Israelites' journey, knowing God’s will was essential for their faith and obedience.

that the LORD has sent me
Here, Moses asserts his divine commissioning. The name "LORD" is the tetragrammaton "יהוה" (YHWH), representing the covenantal God of Israel. The sending of Moses is a divine act, rooted in God's sovereign choice. Historically, Moses' leadership was often challenged, and this statement reaffirms his God-given authority. The concept of being "sent" (שָׁלַח, shalach) is significant in biblical narratives, often indicating a mission or purpose ordained by God.

to do all these things
This phrase refers to the specific actions and leadership decisions Moses has undertaken. The Hebrew word for "do" is "עָשָׂה" (asah), which conveys the idea of accomplishing or making. Moses' actions are not arbitrary but are directed by God’s commands. In the broader scriptural context, this highlights the importance of obedience to divine instructions.

for it was not my own doing
Moses clarifies that his actions are not self-initiated but are in obedience to God's will. The Hebrew concept here is one of humility and submission to divine authority. This phrase serves as a reminder of the dangers of pride and self-reliance, contrasting Moses' obedience with the rebellion of Korah and his followers. Historically, this distinction was vital for maintaining the integrity of God’s chosen leadership.

(28) To do all these works.--i.e., to bring the people out of the land of Egypt, to exchange the first-born for the Levites, to consecrate Aaron and his sons to the priesthood, and generally to declare the will of the Lord to the people.

Verse 28. - Nor I have not done them of mine own mind. Literally, "that not of my heart", כִּיאּלֹא מִלִּבּי. Septuagint, ὅτι οὐκ ἀπ ἐμαυτου .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then Moses
מֹשֶׁה֒ (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

said,
וַיֹּאמֶר֮ (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

“This is how
בְּזֹאת֙ (bə·zōṯ)
Preposition-b | Pronoun - feminine singular
Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that,

you will know
תֵּֽדְע֔וּן (tê·ḏə·‘ūn)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural | Paragogic nun
Strong's 3045: To know

that
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

the LORD
יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

has sent me
שְׁלָחַ֔נִי (šə·lā·ḥa·nî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out

to do
לַעֲשׂ֕וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 6213: To do, make

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

these
הָאֵ֑לֶּה (hā·’êl·leh)
Article | Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

things,
הַֽמַּעֲשִׂ֖ים (ham·ma·‘ă·śîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4639: An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property

for
כִּי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

it was not
לֹ֖א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

my own doing:
מִלִּבִּֽי׃ (mil·lib·bî)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre


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