Numbers 16:46
Numbers 16:46 in Multiple Translations
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.”
¶ And Moses said unto Aaron, Take a censer, and put fire therein from off the altar, and put on incense, and go quickly unto the congregation, and make an atonement for them: for there is wrath gone out from the LORD; the plague is begun.
And Moses said unto Aaron, Take thy censer, and put fire therein from off the altar, and lay incense thereon, and carry it quickly unto the congregation, and make atonement for them: for there is wrath gone out from Jehovah; the plague is begun.
And Moses said to Aaron, Take your vessel and put in it fire from the altar, and sweet spices, and take it quickly into the meeting of the people, and make them free from sin: for wrath has gone out from the Lord, and the disease is starting.
Moses told Aaron, “Put some coals from the altar and some incense in your incense burner. Then run to the people and make them right before the Lord, for the Lord is angry with them and a plague has started.”
And Moses said vnto Aaron, Take the censer and put fire therein of the Altar, and put therein incense, and goe quickly vnto the Congregation, and make an atonement for them: for there is wrath gone out from the Lord: the plague is begunne.
and Moses saith unto Aaron, 'Take the censer, and put on it fire from off the altar, and place perfume, and go, hasten unto the company, and make atonement for them, for the wrath hath gone out from the presence of Jehovah — the plague hath begun.'
Moses said to Aaron, “Take your censer, put fire from the altar in it, lay incense on it, carry it quickly to the congregation, and make atonement for them; for wrath has gone out from the LORD! The plague has begun.”
And Moses said to Aaron, Take a censer, and put fire in it from off the altar, and put on incense, and go quickly to the congregation, and make an atonement for them: for there is wrath gone out from the LORD; the plague is begun.
Moses said to Aaron: Take the censer, and putting fire in it from the altar, put incense upon it, and go quickly to the people to pray for them: for already wrath is gone out from the Lord, and the plague rageth.
Moses/I said to Aaron, “Quickly take another pan and put in it some burning/hot coals from the altar. Put incense in the pan, and carry it out among the people to atone for the sins of the people. Yahweh is very angry with them, and I know that a ◄severe plague/bad sickness► has already started among them.”
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Study Notes — Numbers 16:46
- Context
- Cross References
- Numbers 16:46 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 16:46
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 16:46
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 16:46
- Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 16:46
- Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 16:46
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 16:46
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 16:46
- Barnes' Notes on Numbers 16:46
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 16:46
- Sermons on Numbers 16:46
Context — Murmuring and Plague
46Moses 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.”
47So 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. 48He stood between the living and the dead, and the plague was halted.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 8:19 | And I have given the Levites as a gift to Aaron and his sons from among the Israelites, to perform the service for the Israelites at the Tent of Meeting and to make atonement on their behalf, so that no plague will come against the Israelites when they approach the sanctuary.” |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 27:24 | Joab son of Zeruiah began to count the men but did not finish. For because of this census wrath came upon Israel, and the number was not entered in the Book of the Chronicles of King David. |
| 3 | Leviticus 10:6 | Then Moses said to Aaron and his sons Eleazar and Ithamar, “Do not let your hair become disheveled and do not tear your garments, or else you will die, and the LORD will be angry with the whole congregation. But your brothers, the whole house of Israel, may mourn on account of the fire that the LORD has ignited. |
| 4 | Isaiah 6:6–7 | Then one of the seraphim flew to me, and in his hand was a glowing coal that he had taken with tongs from the altar. And with it he touched my mouth and said: “Now that this has touched your lips, your iniquity is removed and your sin is atoned for.” |
| 5 | Psalms 106:29 | So they provoked the LORD to anger with their deeds, and a plague broke out among them. |
| 6 | Numbers 18:5 | And you shall attend to the duties of the sanctuary and of the altar, so that wrath may not fall on the Israelites again. |
| 7 | Numbers 11:33 | But while the meat was still between their teeth, before it was chewed, the anger of the LORD burned against the people, and the LORD struck them with a severe plague. |
| 8 | Revelation 8:3–5 | Then another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer, along with the prayers of all the saints, on the golden altar before the throne. And the smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of the saints, rose up before God from the hand of the angel. Then the angel took the censer, filled it with fire from the altar, and hurled it to the earth; and there were peals of thunder, and rumblings, and flashes of lightning, and an earthquake. |
| 9 | Psalms 141:2 | May my prayer be set before You like incense, my uplifted hands like the evening offering. |
| 10 | Hebrews 9:25–26 | Nor did He enter heaven to offer Himself again and again, as the high priest enters the Most Holy Place every year with blood that is not his own. Otherwise, Christ would have had to suffer repeatedly since the foundation of the world. But now He has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of Himself. |
Numbers 16:46 Summary
[In Numbers 16:46, Moses tells Aaron to take a censer with fire and incense to make atonement for the people because God's wrath has come out against them. This means that Aaron is acting as a mediator to make things right between God and the people, just like Jesus does for us today (Romans 3:25). The incense represents the prayers of the people, and the fire represents God's presence and power. By making atonement, Aaron is able to halt the plague and save the people from God's judgment, teaching us about the importance of prayer, atonement, and obedience to God's leaders.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the censer and incense in Numbers 16:46?
The censer and incense represent the prayers of the people and the atonement for their sins, as seen in Revelation 8:3-4, where the prayers of the saints are offered to God with incense. In this context, Aaron's use of the censer and incense is a symbol of his priestly role in making atonement for the people.
Why did God's wrath come out against the congregation in Numbers 16:46?
God's wrath came out against the congregation because of their rebellion against Moses and Aaron, which was a rebellion against God Himself, as seen in Numbers 16:11. This incident serves as a reminder of the seriousness of sin and the importance of obedience to God's leaders, as taught in Hebrews 13:17.
How does Numbers 16:46 relate to the concept of atonement in the Bible?
Numbers 16:46 illustrates the concept of atonement, where a mediator, in this case Aaron, makes amends for the sins of the people, as seen in Leviticus 16:20-22. This concept is later fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who makes atonement for the sins of all people through His sacrifice on the cross, as seen in Romans 3:25.
What is the role of the priest in making atonement, as seen in Numbers 16:46?
The priest, represented by Aaron in this verse, plays a crucial role in making atonement for the people by offering sacrifices and prayers on their behalf, as seen in Exodus 28:1 and Hebrews 5:1-3. This role is later fulfilled by Jesus Christ, who is our High Priest and makes atonement for our sins, as seen in Hebrews 2:17-18.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can make amends for my own sins and the sins of those around me, just as Aaron did in Numbers 16:46?
- How can I balance the fear of God's wrath with the knowledge of His love and mercy, as seen in this verse?
- What are some practical ways that I can intercede for others, just as Aaron did in this passage, and how can I make a positive impact on those around me?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of obedience to God's leaders and the consequences of rebellion, and how can I apply this to my own life?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 16:46
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 16:46
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 16:46
Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 16:46
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 16:46
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 16:46
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 16:46
Barnes' Notes on Numbers 16:46
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 16:46
Sermons on Numbers 16:46
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Service by John Nelson Darby | John Nelson Darby emphasizes the significance of service within the Church, drawing parallels from the Levites' role in the Old Testament. He explains that true service stems from |
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True Revival - Part 1 (Cd Quality) by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a recent earthquake in Houston and connects it to the idea of the whole creation groaning, expressing dissatisfaction and a limit to materia |
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Message 12 by George Verwer | In this sermon, the speaker highlights the impact of ordinary people in spreading the gospel. He mentions Mrs. Clamp and Danny's father as examples of normal Americans who were use |
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A Vision of Our Culture by Dennis Kinlaw | In this sermon, the preacher shares a powerful experience he had during a gathering where he noticed a wave of sound coming from the audience every time he mentioned the name of Je |
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I Saw the Lord! by Steve Gallagher | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of preparing one's heart to receive the word of God. He encourages listeners to consecrate themselves and not evade the reali |
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Fren-06 Prêtre Etprophète (Priest and Prophet) by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of destruction and restoration in the kingdom of heaven. He refers to Acts 3:21, which speaks of the period of restoration of |
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Edgar's Personal Testimony by Edgar Reich | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal vision he had where he found himself trapped in a grave, bound by ropes representing his sins. He realizes that if he goes to hell, it |