Bible Commentary

And Moses sent to call Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab: which said, We will not come up: 12. Moses sent to call ] Some tribal dispute or difficulty had probably occurred which required the leader’s intervention; and when Moses sent for the persons concerned, they took the opportunity to start a rebellion against … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 16:12”

For which cause [both] thou and all thy company [are] gathered together against the LORD: and what [is] Aaron, that ye murmur against him? 11. and Aaron, what is he &c.] i.e. What has he done to cause your murmuring? God, and not Aaron, is responsible for the superiority in which the priests stand to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 16:11”

And he hath brought thee near [to him], and all thy brethren the sons of Levi with thee: and seek ye the priesthood also? There being at this time but very few priests, and the profits and privileges belonging to them being many and great, they thought it but fit and reasonable that they, or … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 16:10”

[Seemeth it but] a small thing unto you, that the God of Israel hath separated you from 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 unto them? 9. seemeth it but a small thing unto … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 16:9”

And Moses said unto Korah, Hear, I pray you, ye sons of Levi: 8 11. In these verses Korah’s company, represented as Levites, claim the privileges of the priesthood (see prelim. note to the chapter). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Consider what I say before it be too late, and repent of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 16:8”

And put fire therein, and put incense in them before the LORD tomorrow: and it shall be [that] the man whom the LORD doth choose, he [shall be] holy: [ye take] too much upon you, ye sons of Levi. 7. Enough! ye sons of Levi ] These words cannot be addressed to Korah’s company, since … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 16:7”

This do; Take you censers, Korah, and all his company; 6. censers ] fire-pans. So R.V. in Exo 27:3. An instrument for carrying burning coals. These fire-pans were not the sacred utensils of the Tabernacle, which would never be taken out of the Tabernacle precincts, but the private property of the 250 men; see on … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 16:6”

And he spoke unto Korah and unto all his company, saying, Even tomorrow the LORD will show who [are] his, and [who is] holy; and will cause [him] to come near unto him: even [him] whom he hath chosen will he cause to come near unto him. 5. the Lord will shew who are his … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 16:5”

And when Moses heard [it], he fell upon his face: Humbly begging that God would direct him, and defend and vindicate him from this false and odious imputation. See Num 14:5. Accordingly God answers his prayers, and inspires him with this following answer to Korah, and strengthens him with new courage, and confidence of good … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 16:4”

And they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, and said unto them, [Ye take] too much upon you, seeing all the congregation [are] holy, every one of them, and the LORD [is] among them: wherefore then lift ye up yourselves above the congregation of the LORD? 3. Ye take too much upon you … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 16:3”