Numbers 16:16 cpdv — And he said to Korah: “You and your congregation, stand alone before the Lord, and apart from Aaron, tomorrow.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And he said to Korah: “You and your congregation, stand alone before the Lord, and apart from Aaron, tomorrow. "

— Numbers 16:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Numbers 16 — Context

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Is it a small matter to you, that you have led us away from a land that was flowing with milk and honey, so as to kill us in the desert, unless you could also be a ruler over us?

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You have led us, it is true, to a land that flows with streams of milk and honey, and you have given us possession of fields and vineyards. But will you also tear out our eyes? We will not come.”

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And Moses, being very angry, said to the Lord: “Do not look with favor on their sacrifices. You know that I have not accepted from them, at any time, so much as a young donkey, nor have I afflicted any of them.”

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And he said to Korah: “You and your congregation, stand alone before the Lord, and apart from Aaron, tomorrow.

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Let each one of you take censers, and place incense in them, offering to the Lord two hundred fifty censers. Let Aaron also hold his censer.”

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When they had done this, Moses and Aaron stood up,

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and, having crowded the entire multitude close to them at the door of the tabernacle, the glory of the Lord appeared to them all.

Numbers 16:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 16:16 say?
Numbers 16:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And he said to Korah: “You and your congregation, stand alone before the Lord, and apart from Aaron, tomorrow. ”
Where is Numbers 16:16 in the Bible?
Numbers 16:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 16, verse 16.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 16:16.
What translation should I read Numbers 16:16 in?
Numbers 16:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Numbers 16:16?
Numbers 16:16 reads (CPDV): “And he said to Korah: “You and your congregation, stand alone before the Lord, and apart from Aaron, tomorrow. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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