Numbers 16:21
Numbers 16:21 in Multiple Translations
“Separate yourselves from this congregation so that I may consume them in an instant.”
Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may consume them in a moment.
Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may consume them in a moment.
Come out from among this people, so that I may send sudden destruction on them.
“Step away from these Israelites and I will destroy them right away.”
Separate your selues from among this Cogregation, that I may consume them at once.
'Be ye separated from the midst of this company, and I consume them in a moment;'
“Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may consume them in a moment!”
Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may consume them in a moment.
Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may presently destroy them.
“Get away from all these people, in order that I can get rid of them immediately!”
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 16:21
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Numbers 16:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הִבָּ֣דְל֔וּ
מִ/תּ֖וֹךְ
הָ/עֵדָ֣ה
הַ/זֹּ֑את
וַ/אַכַלֶּ֥ה
אֹתָ֖/ם
כְּ/רָֽגַע
הִבָּ֣דְל֔וּ
bâdal
H914
to separate
V-Niphal-Impv-2mp
מִ/תּ֖וֹךְ
tâvek
H8432
midst
Prep | N-ms
הָ/עֵדָ֣ה
ʻêdâh
H5712
congregation
Art | N-fs
הַ/זֹּ֑את
zôʼth
H2063
this
Art | Pron
וַ/אַכַלֶּ֥ה
kâlâh
H3615
to end
Conj | V-Piel-1cs
אֹתָ֖/ם
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
כְּ/רָֽגַע
regaʻ
H7281
moment
Prep | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 16:21
הִבָּ֣דְל֔וּ
bâdal
H914
"to separate"
V-Niphal-Impv-2mp
This verb means to separate or divide, and is used in various contexts, including to set apart or make a distinction. It is translated as divide, separate, or difference in the KJV.
Definition: 1) to divide, separate 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to divide, separate, sever 1a2) to separate, set apart 1a3) to make a distinction, difference 1a4) to divide into parts 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to separate oneself from (reflexive of 1a2) 1b2) to withdraw from 1b3) to separate oneself unto 1b4) to be separated 1b5) to be excluded 1b6) to be set apart
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: (make, put) difference, divide (asunder), (make) separate (self, -ation), sever (out), [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 1:4; Deuteronomy 29:20; Isaiah 56:3.
מִ/תּ֖וֹךְ
tâvek
H8432
"midst"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to the middle or center of something, such as a group of people or a physical space. It can also mean among or between things, as seen in various Bible translations.
Definition: 1) midst, middle 1a) midst, middle 1b) into, through (after verbs of motion) 1c) among (of a number of persons) 1d) between (of things arranged by twos) 1e) from among (as to take or separate etc)
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: among(-st), [idiom] between, half, [idiom] (there-, where-), in(-to), middle, mid(-night), midst (among), [idiom] out (of), [idiom] through, [idiom] with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:6; Numbers 35:5; 2 Chronicles 32:4.
הָ/עֵדָ֣ה
ʻêdâh
H5712
"congregation"
Art | N-fs
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.
הַ/זֹּ֑את
zôʼth
H2063
"this"
Art | Pron
This Hebrew word means this or that, often used to point out something specific. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 570 OT verses. KJV: hereby (-in, -with), it, likewise, the one (other, same), she, so (much), such (deed), that, therefore, these, this (thing), thus. See also: Genesis 2:23; Numbers 7:88; Judges 1:27.
וַ/אַכַלֶּ֥ה
kâlâh
H3615
"to end"
Conj | V-Piel-1cs
This Hebrew word means to finish or end something, like completing a task or using up a resource, as seen in Genesis 2:2 where God finished creating the heavens and earth.
Definition: : finish 1) to accomplish, cease, consume, determine, end, fail, finish, be complete, be accomplished, be ended, be at an end, be finished, be spent 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be complete, be at an end 1a2) to be completed, be finished 1a3) to be accomplished, be fulfilled 1a4) to be determined, be plotted (bad sense) 1a5) to be spent, be used up 1a6) to waste away, be exhausted, fail 1a7) to come to an end, vanish, perish, be destroyed 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to complete, bring to an end, finish 1b2) to complete (a period of time) 1b3) to finish (doing a thing) 1b4) to make an end, end 1b5) to accomplish, fulfil, bring to pass 1b6) to accomplish, determine (in thought) 1b7) to put an end to, cause to cease 1b8) to cause to fail, exhaust, use up, spend 1b9) to destroy, exterminate 1c) (Pual) to be finished, be ended, be completed
Usage: Occurs in 199 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, cease, consume (away), determine, destroy (utterly), be (when... were) done, (be an) end (of), expire, (cause to) fail, faint, finish, fulfil, [idiom] fully, [idiom] have, leave (off), long, bring to pass, wholly reap, make clean riddance, spend, quite take away, waste. See also: Genesis 2:1; 2 Chronicles 29:17; Psalms 18:38.
אֹתָ֖/ם
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
כְּ/רָֽגַע
regaʻ
H7281
"moment"
Prep | N-ms
This word describes a very short space of time, like the blink of an eye. It can be translated as a moment, instant, or suddenly.
Definition: 1) a moment adv 2) for a moment, at one moment...at another moment with prep 3) in a moment
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: instant, moment, space, suddenly. See also: Exodus 33:5; Isaiah 26:20; Psalms 6:11.
Study Notes — Numbers 16:21
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- Numbers 16:21 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 16:21
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 16:21
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 16:21
- Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 16:21
- Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 16:21
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 16:21
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 16:21
- Sermons on Numbers 16:21
Context — Korah’s Rebellion
19When 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.
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?” 23Then the LORD said to Moses,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 16:45 | “Get away from this congregation so that I may consume them in an instant.” And Moses and Aaron fell facedown. |
| 2 | 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.” |
| 3 | Psalms 73:19 | How suddenly they are laid waste, completely swept away by terrors! |
| 4 | 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. |
| 5 | Exodus 33:5 | For the LORD had said to Moses, “Tell the Israelites, ‘You are a stiff-necked people. If I should go with you for a single moment, I would destroy you. Now take off your jewelry, and I will decide what to do with you.’” |
| 6 | Ephesians 5:6–7 | Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience. Therefore do not be partakers with them. |
| 7 | Numbers 14:12 | I will strike them with a plague and destroy them—and I will make you into a nation greater and mightier than they are.” |
| 8 | Acts 2:40 | With many other words he testified, and he urged them, “Be saved from this corrupt generation.” |
| 9 | Hebrews 12:28–29 | Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe. “For our God is a consuming fire.” |
| 10 | 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.” |
Numbers 16:21 Summary
In Numbers 16:21, God tells Moses and Aaron to separate themselves from the congregation because He is about to punish the people for their rebellion. This shows us that God is holy and just, and He will not tolerate sin (as seen in Psalm 99:1-3). Just like Moses and Aaron, we can pray for God's mercy and forgiveness when we or others have sinned (as encouraged in 1 John 1:9). By separating ourselves from sin and turning to God, we can receive His mercy and avoid His judgment, as promised in Proverbs 28:13.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did God instruct Moses and Aaron to separate themselves from the congregation?
God instructed Moses and Aaron to separate themselves from the congregation because He was about to consume the rebellious people in an instant, as a judgment for their sin, similar to the way He judged the Egyptians in Exodus 11:7.
What is the significance of God's appearance to the whole congregation in Numbers 16:19?
The appearance of God's glory to the whole congregation in Numbers 16:19 signifies His presence and holiness, and serves as a warning to the people of the seriousness of their rebellion, as seen in other instances like Leviticus 9:23-24.
How does this verse relate to the concept of God's wrath?
This verse illustrates God's wrath and judgment on sin, as seen in other passages like Romans 1:18 and Psalm 7:11, where God's anger is poured out on those who rebel against Him.
What can we learn from Moses and Aaron's response to God's instruction in Numbers 16:22?
Moses and Aaron's response in Numbers 16:22 demonstrates their humility and intercessory spirit, as they plead for God's mercy on the people, showing us the importance of praying for others, as encouraged in 1 Timothy 2:1-4.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can separate myself from the influences of the world and draw closer to God, as seen in this verse?
- How can I apply the principle of humility and intercession, as demonstrated by Moses and Aaron, in my own life and relationships?
- In what ways can I be more mindful of God's presence and holiness in my daily life, as the Israelites were in Numbers 16:19?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to repent and turn to God, in order to avoid His judgment and receive His mercy?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 16:21
Separate yourselves, from among this congregation,.... Not only from Korah's company, but from the congregation of the children of Israel, whom Korah had got together, besides the two hundred fifty
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 16:21
And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying, The Lord spake ... Separate yourselves from among this congregation.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 16:21
To wit, Korah and his two hundred and fifty men, and the people whom he gathered against Moses and Aaron, .
Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 16:21
Numbers 16:21 Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may consume them in a moment.Ver. 21. Separate yourselves.] Good men are taken away from the evil to come. When God pulls away the pillars, what will become of the building? Lot was no sooner taken out of Sodom, but Sodom was taken out of the world.
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 16:21
(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.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 16:21
20–24. Jehovah threatens to destroy the whole congregation; but at Moses’ intercession He relents, and commands them to depart from the Tabernacle, leaving Korah and his company to be destroyed.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 16:21
21. Separate yourselves — This command to withdraw themselves from the congregation was not obeyed, but through intercession the command was tacitly countermanded.
Sermons on Numbers 16:21
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Jacob Meeting God by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon emphasizes the importance of persistent prayer and wrestling with God in prayer, drawing inspiration from the stories of Jacob wrestling with the angel and Moses interc |
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They That Love the Lord Shall Be as the Sun by Hans R. Waldvogel | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the simplicity and power of the Apostle Paul's teachings. He highlights Paul's focus on dying to oneself and being united with Jesus Christ. |
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The Ark of the Covenant: Crossing Jordan Part Ii by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the journey of the Israelites as they finally reach the promised land after 40 years of discipline. However, they face a great obstacle in t |
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The Wrath of God by Charles Leiter | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the present course of the world as a downward spiral towards hell. He emphasizes that people become increasingly blind and deceived as they c |
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The Characteristics of an Uttermost Salvation by Hans R. Waldvogel | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing the corruption within oneself and the need for salvation through Jesus Christ. He criticizes the education sys |
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Joy in Forgiveness Part 3 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith of Calvary Chapel teaches on the topic of forgiveness and the joy that comes from being forgiven by God. He begins by reading from Psalm 106, spe |
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Priestly Attributes by George Warnock | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the role of Jesus as a priest and emphasizes his ability to save completely all who come to God through him. The preacher also highlights the |