Numbers 16:35 asv — And fire came forth from Jehovah, and devoured the two hundred and fifty men that offered the incense.

American Standard Version

"And fire came forth from Jehovah, and devoured the two hundred and fifty men that offered the incense. "

— Numbers 16:35, American Standard Version

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Numbers 16 — Context

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

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So they, and all that appertained to them, went down alive into Sheol: and the earth closed upon them, and they perished from among the assembly.

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

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And fire came forth from Jehovah, and devoured the two hundred and fifty men that offered the incense.

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And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,

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Speak unto Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest, that he take up the censers out of the burning, and scatter thou the fire yonder; for they are holy,

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even the censers of these sinners against their own lives; and let them be made beaten plates for a covering of the altar: for they offered them before Jehovah; therefore they are holy; and they shall be a sign unto the children of Israel.

Numbers 16:35 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 16:35 say?
Numbers 16:35 in the American Standard Version reads: “And fire came forth from Jehovah, and devoured the two hundred and fifty men that offered the incense. ”
Where is Numbers 16:35 in the Bible?
Numbers 16:35 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 16, verse 35.
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 16:35.
What translation should I read Numbers 16:35 in?
Numbers 16:35 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 16:35?
Numbers 16:35 reads (ASV): “And fire came forth from Jehovah, and devoured the two hundred and fifty men that offered the incense. ” 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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