Numbers 16:4 net — When Moses heard it he fell down with his face to the ground.

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"When Moses heard it he fell down with his face to the ground."

— Numbers 16:4, NET Bible

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Numbers 16 — Context

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The Rebellion of Korah Now Korah son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, and Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, and On son of Peleth, who were Reubenites, took men

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and rebelled against Moses, along with some of the Israelites, 250 leaders of the community, chosen from the assembly, famous men.

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And they assembled against Moses and Aaron, saying to them,“You take too much upon yourselves, seeing that the whole community is holy, every one of them, and the LORD is among them. Why then do you exalt yourselves above the community of the LORD.

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When Moses heard it he fell down with his face to the ground.

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Then he said to Korah and to all his company,“In the morning the LORD will make known who are his, and who is holy. He will cause that person to approach him; the person he has chosen he will cause to approach him.

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Do this, Korah, you and all your company: Take censers,

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put fire in them, and set incense on them before the LORD tomorrow, and the man whom the LORD chooses will be holy. You take too much upon yourselves, you sons of Levi!”

Numbers 16:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 16:4 say?
Numbers 16:4 in the NET Bible reads: “When Moses heard it he fell down with his face to the ground.”
Where is Numbers 16:4 in the Bible?
Numbers 16:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 16, verse 4.
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 16:4.
What translation should I read Numbers 16:4 in?
Numbers 16:4 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 16:4?
Numbers 16:4 reads (NET): “When Moses heard it he fell down with his face to the ground.” 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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