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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. All the men … – Not his sons (see Num 26:11), but all belonging to him who had associated themselves with him in this rebellion. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 16:32”

And it came to pass, as he had made an end of speaking all these words, that the ground cleaved asunder that [was] under them: And it came to pass, as he had made an end of speaking all these things,…. As soon as he had finished his discourse, which was addressed to the congregation, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 16:31”

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. 30. into the pit ] into Sheol, the place of departed human … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 16:30”

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. i.e. If these men die by a natural death, or by plague, or sword, or some usual judgment, I am content that you take me for an … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 16:29”

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. All these works, to wit, which I have done, and for which I am traduced by these and such like wicked men, as the bringing of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 16:28”

So they got up from the tabernacle of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, on every side: and Dathan and Abiram came out, and stood in the door of their tents, and their wives, and their sons, and their little children. 27. the tabernacle of Korah &c.] Read the tabernacle of Jehovah. See on Num 16:24. Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 16:27”

And he spoke unto the congregation, saying, Depart, I pray you, from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of theirs, lest ye be consumed in all their sins. 26. lest ye be swept away in all their sins ] Perhaps an allusion to the form of death which awaited them. In Num … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 16:26”

And Moses rose up and went unto Dathan and Abiram; and the elders of Israel followed him. 25 34. The destruction of Dathan and Abiram. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Because they refused to come to him, he goes to them to their cost. The elders of Israel; the seventy rulers, whom … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 16:25”

Speak unto the congregation, saying, Get you up from about the tabernacle of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. 24. the tabernacle of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram ] This strange expression, which recurs in Num 16:27, has resulted from the combination of the narratives. The test is arranged at the door of the sacred Tent of Jehovah … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 16:24”

And the LORD spoke unto Moses, saying, And the Lord spake unto Moses,…. When on his face in prayer, and bid him rise up, and told him he had granted his request, and then spoke to him: saying; as follows. Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible Jehovah then instructed Moses, that the congregation … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 16:23”