Numbers 16:29 web — If these men die the common death of all men, or if they be visited after the visitation of all men; then Yahweh hasn't…

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"If these men die the common death of all men, or if they be visited after the visitation of all men; then Yahweh hasn't sent me."

— Numbers 16:29, World English Bible

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Numbers 16 — Context

26

He spoke to the congregation, saying, "Depart, please, from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of theirs, lest you be consumed in all their sins!"

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So they went away from the tent of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, on every side: and Dathan and Abiram came out, and stood at the door of their tents, and their wives, and their sons, and their little ones.

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

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If these men die the common death of all men, or if they be visited after the visitation of all men; then Yahweh hasn't sent me.

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But if Yahweh make a new thing, and the ground open its mouth, and swallow them up, with all that appertain to them, and they go down alive into Sheol; then you shall understand that these men have despised Yahweh."

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It happened, as he made an end of speaking all these words, that the ground split apart that was under them;

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and the earth opened its mouth, and swallowed them up, and their households, and all the men who appertained to Korah, and all their goods.

Numbers 16:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 16:29 say?
Numbers 16:29 in the World English Bible reads: “If these men die the common death of all men, or if they be visited after the visitation of all men; then Yahweh hasn't sent me.”
Where is Numbers 16:29 in the Bible?
Numbers 16:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 16, verse 29.
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 16:29.
What translation should I read Numbers 16:29 in?
Numbers 16:29 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 16:29?
Numbers 16:29 reads (WEB): “If these men die the common death of all men, or if they be visited after the visitation of all men; then Yahweh hasn't sent me.” 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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