Numbers 16:20 net — The Judgment on the Rebels The LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron:

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"The Judgment on the Rebels The LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron:"

— Numbers 16:20, NET Bible

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Numbers 16 — Context

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And each of you take his censer, put incense in it, and then each of you present his censer before the LORD: 250 censers, along with you, and Aaron– each of you with his censer.”

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So everyone took his censer, put fire in it, and set incense on it, and stood at the entrance of the tent of meeting, with Moses and Aaron.

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When Korah assembled the whole community against them at the entrance of the tent of meeting, then the glory of the LORD appeared to the whole community.

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The Judgment on the Rebels The LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron:

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“Separate yourselves from among this community, that I may consume them in an instant.”

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Then they threw themselves down with their faces to the ground and said,“O God, the God of the spirits of all people, will you be angry with the whole community when only one man sins?”

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So the LORD spoke to Moses:

Numbers 16:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 16:20 say?
Numbers 16:20 in the NET Bible reads: “The Judgment on the Rebels The LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron:”
Where is Numbers 16:20 in the Bible?
Numbers 16:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 16, verse 20.
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 16:20.
What translation should I read Numbers 16:20 in?
Numbers 16:20 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 16:20?
Numbers 16:20 reads (NET): “The Judgment on the Rebels The LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron:” 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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