Numbers 16:45 cpdv — “Withdraw from the midst of this multitude, and I will destroy them immediately.” And while they were lying on the grou…

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"“Withdraw from the midst of this multitude, and I will destroy them immediately.” And while they were lying on the ground, "

— Numbers 16:45, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Numbers 16 — Context

42

And when there arose a sedition, and the tumult increased,

43

Moses and Aaron fled to the tabernacle of the covenant. But after they had entered it, the cloud covered it, and the glory of the Lord appeared.

44

And the Lord said to Moses:

45

“Withdraw from the midst of this multitude, and I will destroy them immediately.” And while they were lying on the ground,

46

Moses said to Aaron: “Take the censer, and draw fire into it from the altar; place incense upon it, and continue on, quickly, to the people, to pray for them. For already wrath has gone forth from the Lord, and the scourge rages.”

47

When Aaron had done this, and he had run into the midst of the multitude, which the burning fire was now destroying, he offered the incense.

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And standing between the dead and the living, he prayed for the people, and the scourge ceased.

Numbers 16:45 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 16:45 say?
Numbers 16:45 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: ““Withdraw from the midst of this multitude, and I will destroy them immediately.” And while they were lying on the ground, ”
Where is Numbers 16:45 in the Bible?
Numbers 16:45 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 16, verse 45.
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 16:45.
What translation should I read Numbers 16:45 in?
Numbers 16:45 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 16:45?
Numbers 16:45 reads (CPDV): ““Withdraw from the midst of this multitude, and I will destroy them immediately.” And while they were lying on 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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