Numbers 16:8 nasb — Then Moses said to Korah, "Hear now, you sons of Levi,

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"Then Moses said to Korah, "Hear now, you sons of Levi,"

— Numbers 16:8, NASB

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Numbers 16 — Context

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and he spoke to Korah and all his company, saying, "Tomorrow morning the LORD will show who is His, and who is holy, and will bring him near to Himself; even the one whom He will choose, He will bring near to Himself.

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"Do this: take censers for yourselves, Korah and all your company,

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and put fire in them, and lay incense upon them in the presence of the LORD tomorrow; and the man whom the LORD chooses shall be the one who is holy. You have gone far enough, you sons of Levi!"

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Then Moses said to Korah, "Hear now, you sons of Levi,

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is it not enough for you that the God of Israel has separated you from the rest of the congregation of Israel, to bring you near to Himself, to do the service of the tabernacle of the LORD, and to stand before the congregation to minister to them;

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and that He has brought you near, Korah, and all your brothers, sons of Levi, with you? And are you seeking for the priesthood also?

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"Therefore you and all your company are gathered together against the LORD; but as for Aaron, who is he that you grumble against him?"

Numbers 16:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 16:8 say?
Numbers 16:8 in the NASB reads: “Then Moses said to Korah, "Hear now, you sons of Levi,”
Where is Numbers 16:8 in the Bible?
Numbers 16:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 16, verse 8.
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 16:8.
What translation should I read Numbers 16:8 in?
Numbers 16:8 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 16:8?
Numbers 16:8 reads (NASB): “Then Moses said to Korah, "Hear now, you sons of Levi,” 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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