Numbers 16:31 kjva — And it came to pass, as he had made an end of speaking all these words, that the ground clave asunder that was under th…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And it came to pass, as he had made an end of speaking all these words, that the ground clave asunder that was under them:"

— Numbers 16:31, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Numbers 16 — Context

28

And Moses said, Hereby ye shall know that the Lord hath sent me to do all these works; for I have not done them of mine own mind.

29

If these men die the common death of all men, or if they be visited after the visitation of all men; then the Lord hath not sent me.

30

But if the Lord make a new thing, and the earth open her mouth, and swallow them up, with all that appertain unto them, and they go down quick into the pit; then ye shall understand that these men have provoked the Lord.

31

And it came to pass, as he had made an end of speaking all these words, that the ground clave asunder that was under them:

32

And the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up, and their houses, and all the men that appertained unto Korah, and all their goods.

33

They, and all that appertained to them, went down alive into the pit, and the earth closed upon them: and they perished from among the congregation.

34

And all Israel that were round about them fled at the cry of them: for they said, Lest the earth swallow us up also.

Numbers 16:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 16:31 say?
Numbers 16:31 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And it came to pass, as he had made an end of speaking all these words, that the ground clave asunder that was under them:”
Where is Numbers 16:31 in the Bible?
Numbers 16:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 16, verse 31.
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 16:31.
What translation should I read Numbers 16:31 in?
Numbers 16:31 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 16:31?
Numbers 16:31 reads (KJVA): “And it came to pass, as he had made an end of speaking all these words, that the ground clave asunder that was under them:” 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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