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The man he chooses he will cause to come near him. <a href="/nlt/numbers/16.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then he said to Korah and his followers, “Tomorrow morning the LORD will show us who belongs to him and who is holy. The LORD will allow only those whom he selects to enter his own presence. <a href="/esv/numbers/16.htm">English Standard Version</a> and he said to Korah and all his company, “In the morning the LORD will show who is his, and who is holy, and will bring him near to him. The one whom he chooses he will bring near to him. <a href="/bsb/numbers/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then he said to Korah and all his followers, “Tomorrow morning the LORD will reveal who belongs to Him and who is holy, and He will bring that person near to Himself. The one He chooses He will bring near to Himself. <a href="/kjv/numbers/16.htm">King James Bible</a> And he spake unto Korah and unto all his company, saying, Even to morrow the LORD will shew 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. <a href="/nkjv/numbers/16.htm">New King James Version</a> 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 cause him to come near to Him. That one whom He chooses He will cause to come near to Him. <a href="/nasb_/numbers/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and he spoke to Korah and all his group, saying, “Tomorrow morning the LORD will make known who is His, and who is holy, and will bring that one near to Himself; indeed, the one whom He will choose, He will bring near to Himself. <a href="/nasb/numbers/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> and he spoke to Korah and all his company, saying, &#8220Tomorrow 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. <a href="/nasb77/numbers/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> 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. <a href="/lsb/numbers/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and he spoke to Korah and all his congregation, saying, “Tomorrow morning Yahweh 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. <a href="/amp/numbers/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and he spoke to Korah and all his company, saying, “In the morning the LORD will show who belongs to Him, and who is holy, and will bring him near to Himself; the one whom He will choose He will bring near to Himself. <a href="/csb/numbers/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then he said to Korah and all his followers, “Tomorrow morning the LORD will reveal who belongs to him, who is set apart, and the one he will let come near him. He will let the one he chooses come near him. <a href="/hcsb/numbers/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then he said to Korah and all his followers, &#8220Tomorrow morning the LORD will reveal who belongs to Him, who is set apart, and the one He will let come near Him. He will let the one He chooses come near Him. <a href="/asv/numbers/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> and he spake unto Korah and unto all his company, saying, In the morning Jehovah will show who are his, and who is holy, and will cause him to come near unto him: even him whom he shall choose will he cause to come near unto him. <a href="/cev/numbers/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then he said to Korah and his followers: Tomorrow morning the LORD will show us the person he has chosen to be his priest, and that man will faithfully serve him. <a href="/erv/numbers/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> and he spake unto Korah and unto all his company, saying, In the morning the LORD will shew who are his, and who is holy, and will cause him to come near unto him: even him whom he shall choose will he cause to come near unto him. <a href="/gwt/numbers/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then he said to Korah and all his followers, "In the morning the LORD will show who belongs to him, who is holy, and who it is that he will allow to come near him. Only the person the LORD chooses will be allowed to come near him. <a href="/gnt/numbers/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then he said to Korah and his followers, "Tomorrow morning the LORD will show us who belongs to him; he will let the one who belongs to him, that is, the one he has chosen, approach him at the altar. <a href="/isv/numbers/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then he addressed Korah and his entire company, "In the morning, may the LORD reveal who belongs to him and who is holy. May he cause that person to approach him. May he cause to approach him the one whom he has chosen. <a href="/msb/numbers/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then he said to Korah and all his followers, ?Tomorrow morning the LORD will reveal who belongs to Him and who is holy, and He will bring that person near to Himself. The one He chooses He will bring near to Himself. <a href="/net/numbers/16.htm">NET Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nheb/numbers/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and he spoke to Korah and to all his company, saying, "In the morning the LORD will show who are his, and who is holy, and will bring him near to him. The one whom he has chosen he will bring near to him. <a href="/wbt/numbers/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he spoke to Korah and to all his company, saying, Even to-morrow the LORD will show who are his, and who is holy; and will cause him to come near to him: even him whom he hath chosen will he cause to come near to him. <a href="/web/numbers/16.htm">World English Bible</a> He said to Korah and to all his company, “In the morning, Yahweh will show who are his, and who is holy, and will cause him to come near to him. Even him whom he shall choose, he will cause to come near to him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/numbers/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and he speaks to Korah and to all his congregation, saying, “Indeed, [in the] morning YHWH may cause [you] to know those who are His and him who is holy, and has brought [him] near to Him; even him whom He fixes on He brings near to Him. <a href="/ylt/numbers/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he speaketh unto Korah, and unto all his company, saying, 'Morning! -- and Jehovah is knowing those who are his, and him who is holy, and hath brought near unto Him; even him whom He doth fix on He bringeth near unto Him. <a href="/slt/numbers/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he will speak to Korah and to all his assembly, saying, The morning Jehovah will make known who is to him, and the holy; and bring near to him: and whom he will choose for him he will bring near to himself.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/numbers/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And speaking to Core and all the multitude, he said: In the morning the Lord will make known who belong to him, and the holy he will join to himself: and whom he shall choose, they shall approach to him. <a href="/cpdv/numbers/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And speaking to Korah, and to the entire multitude, he said: “In the morning, the Lord will cause it to be known who belongs to him, and which holy ones he will join to himself. And whomever he will choose, they shall be close to him. <a href="/nabre/numbers/16.htm">New American Bible</a> Then he said to Korah and to all his faction, “May the LORD make known tomorrow morning who belongs to him and who is the holy one and whom he will have draw near to him! The one whom he chooses, he will have draw near to him. <a href="/nrsvce/numbers/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then he said to Korah and all his company, “In the morning the LORD will make known who is his, and who is holy, and who will be allowed to approach him; the one whom he will choose he will allow to approach him.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/numbers/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he spoke to Korah and to all his company and said to them, In the morning the LORD will show who are his, and who are holy; and he will cause them to come near to him; and those whom he has chosen will he cause to come near to him. <a href="/hpbt/numbers/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he spoke with Qorakh and with all the assembly and said to them: “At dawn LORD JEHOVAH will show who is his and who is holy; he will be brought to Him, and whoever He has chosen for himself He will bring to Him.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/numbers/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And he spoke unto Korah and unto all his company, saying: 'In the morning the LORD will show who are His, and who is holy, and will cause him to come near unto Him; even him whom He may choose will He cause to come near unto Him. <a href="/sep/numbers/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And he spoke to Core and all his assembly, saying, God has visited and known those that are his and who are holy, and has brought them to himself; and whom he has chosen for himself, he has brought to himself. <a href="/parallel/numbers/16-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=5074" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/numbers/16.htm">Korah's Rebellion</a> …4When Moses heard this, he fell facedown. 5<a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: way·ḏab·bêr (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">Then he said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/7141.htm" title="7141: qō·raḥ (N-proper-ms) -- An Edomite name, also an Isr. name. From qarach; ice; Korach, the name of two Edomites and three Israelites.">Korah</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: wə·’el- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5712.htm" title="5712: ‘ă·ḏā·ṯōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Congregation. Feminine of ed in the original sense of fixture; a stated assemblage.">his followers,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1242.htm" title="1242: bō·qer (N-ms) -- Morn- ing. From baqar; properly, dawn; generally, morning.">“Tomorrow morning</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: wə·yō·ḏa‘ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjImperf.Jus-3ms) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">will reveal</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">who belongs</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">to Him</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/6918.htm" title="6918: haq·qā·ḏō·wōš (Art:: Adj-ms) -- Sacred, holy. Or qadosh; from qadash; sacred; God, an angel, a saint, a sanctuary.">who is holy,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7126.htm" title="7126: wə·hiq·rîḇ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To come near, approach. A primitive root; to approach for whatever purpose.">and He will bring that person near</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. ">to Himself.</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’êṯ (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">The one</a> <a href="/hebrew/977.htm" title="977: yiḇ·ḥar- (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To choose. A primitive root; properly, to try, i.e. select.">He chooses,</a> <a href="/hebrew/bōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/7126.htm" title="7126: yaq·rîḇ (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- To come near, approach. A primitive root; to approach for whatever purpose.">He will bring near</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. ">to Himself.</a> 6You, Korah, and all your followers are to do as follows: Take censers,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_timothy/2-19.htm">2 Timothy 2:19</a> Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.” <a href="/psalms/4-3.htm">Psalm 4:3</a> Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him. <a href="/exodus/28-1.htm">Exodus 28:1</a> “Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests. <a href="/leviticus/21-6.htm">Leviticus 21:6</a> They must be holy to their God and not profane the name of their God. Because they present to the LORD the food offerings, the food of their God, they must be holy. <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a> But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. <a href="/hebrews/5-4.htm">Hebrews 5:4</a> No one takes this honor upon himself; he must be called by God, just as Aaron was. <a href="/1_samuel/2-28.htm">1 Samuel 2:28</a> And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites. <a href="/john/15-16.htm">John 15:16</a> You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will remain—so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you. <a href="/isaiah/43-1.htm">Isaiah 43:1</a> But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! <a href="/jeremiah/1-5.htm">Jeremiah 1:5</a> “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” <a href="/ephesians/1-4.htm">Ephesians 1:4</a> For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love <a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28-30</a> And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. / For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers. / And those He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified; those He justified, He also glorified. <a href="/deuteronomy/18-5.htm">Deuteronomy 18:5</a> For the LORD your God has chosen Levi and his sons out of all your tribes to stand and minister in His name for all time. <a href="/1_chronicles/23-13.htm">1 Chronicles 23:13</a> The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever. <a href="/malachi/3-17.htm">Malachi 3:17</a> “They will be Mine,” says the LORD of Hosts, “on the day when I prepare My treasured possession. And I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he spoke to Korah and to all his company, saying, Even to morrow the LORD will show who are his, and who is holy; and will cause him to come near to him: even him whom he has chosen will he cause to come near to him.the Lord<a href="/malachi/3-18.htm">Malachi 3:18</a> Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not.<a href="/2_timothy/2-19.htm">2 Timothy 2:19</a> Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.who is holy<a href="/numbers/16-3.htm">Numbers 16:3</a> 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?<a href="/leviticus/21-6.htm">Leviticus 21:6-8,12-15</a> They shall be holy unto their God, and not profane the name of their God: for the offerings of the LORD made by fire, and the bread of their God, they do offer: therefore they shall be holy… <a href="/isaiah/61-5.htm">Isaiah 61:5,6</a> And strangers shall stand and feed your flocks, and the sons of the alien shall be your plowmen and your vinedressers… will cause<a href="/exodus/28-43.htm">Exodus 28:43</a> And they shall be upon Aaron, and upon his sons, when they come in unto the tabernacle of the congregation, or when they come near unto the altar to minister in the holy place; that they bear not iniquity, and die: it shall be a statute for ever unto him and his seed after him.<a href="/leviticus/10-3.htm">Leviticus 10:3</a> Then Moses said unto Aaron, This is it that the LORD spake, saying, I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me, and before all the people I will be glorified. And Aaron held his peace.<a href="/psalms/65-4.htm">Psalm 65:4</a> Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple.even him<a href="/numbers/17-5.htm">Numbers 17:5</a> And it shall come to pass, that the man's rod, whom I shall choose, shall blossom: and I will make to cease from me the murmurings of the children of Israel, whereby they murmur against you.<a href="/exodus/28-1.htm">Exodus 28:1</a> And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office, even Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons.<a href="/leviticus/8-2.htm">Leviticus 8:2</a> Take Aaron and his sons with him, and the garments, and the anointing oil, and a bullock for the sin offering, and two rams, and a basket of unleavened bread;<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/5-8.htm">Belongs</a> <a href="/numbers/14-36.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/numbers/14-4.htm">Choose</a> <a href="/james/4-4.htm">Chooses</a> <a href="/numbers/16-2.htm">Chosen</a> <a href="/numbers/15-36.htm">Company</a> <a href="/numbers/16-3.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/numbers/16-1.htm">Korah</a> <a href="/numbers/14-40.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/numbers/11-18.htm">Morrow</a> <a href="/numbers/4-7.htm">Show</a> <a href="/numbers/14-25.htm">Tomorrow</a> <a href="/numbers/14-25.htm">To-Morrow</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/16-26.htm">Belongs</a> <a href="/numbers/16-11.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/numbers/16-7.htm">Choose</a> <a href="/numbers/16-7.htm">Chooses</a> <a href="/numbers/26-9.htm">Chosen</a> <a href="/numbers/16-6.htm">Company</a> <a href="/numbers/16-7.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/numbers/16-6.htm">Korah</a> <a href="/numbers/22-13.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/numbers/16-7.htm">Morrow</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-17.htm">Show</a> <a href="/numbers/16-7.htm">Tomorrow</a> <a href="/numbers/16-7.htm">To-Morrow</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 16</div>1. <a href="/numbers/16-1.htm">The rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram</a> 23. <a href="/numbers/16-23.htm">Moses separates the people from the rebels' tents</a> 31. <a href="/numbers/16-31.htm">The earth swallows up Korah, and a fire consumes others</a> 36. <a href="/numbers/16-36.htm">The censers are reserved to holy use</a> 41. <a href="/numbers/16-41.htm">14,700 are slain by a plague, for murmuring against Moses and Aaron</a> 46. <a href="/numbers/16-46.htm">Aaron by incense stays the plague</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/16.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/numbers/16.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then he said to Korah and all his followers Moses addresses Korah and his followers, who are challenging the leadership and priesthood established by God. This rebellion is significant as it represents a direct challenge to God's appointed order. Korah, a Levite, sought the priesthood, which was reserved for Aaron and his descendants. This reflects a broader theme of rebellion against divine authority, seen throughout Scripture, such as in the rebellion of Satan and the fall of man in <a href="/genesis/3.htm">Genesis 3</a>.Tomorrow morning the LORD will reveal who belongs to Him and who is holy The timing of "tomorrow morning" indicates a period of waiting and reflection, allowing the rebels to consider their actions. The phrase "the LORD will reveal" underscores God's sovereignty and His role as the ultimate judge. The concept of holiness is central, as it denotes being set apart for God's purposes. This echoes the separation of Israel as God's chosen people (<a href="/exodus/19-5.htm">Exodus 19:5-6</a>) and foreshadows the New Testament teaching of the Church as a holy nation (<a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a>).and He will bring that person near to Himself This phrase highlights the privilege of being in God's presence, a theme prevalent in the Old Testament, where only the high priest could enter the Holy of Holies once a year (Leviticus 16). It points to the intimacy and favor associated with being chosen by God. This anticipates the New Covenant, where believers are brought near to God through Christ (<a href="/ephesians/2-13.htm">Ephesians 2:13</a>).The one He chooses He will bring near to Himself God's choice is based on His divine will and purpose, not human merit. This principle is seen in God's selection of David over his brothers (<a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a>) and is a recurring theme in Scripture, emphasizing God's sovereignty in election. It also prefigures Christ, the chosen one, who brings believers near to God through His sacrificial death and resurrection (<a href="/john/15-16.htm">John 15:16</a>, <a href="/hebrews/10-19.htm">Hebrews 10:19-22</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt and through the wilderness. 2. <a href="/topical/k/korah.htm">Korah</a> A Levite who led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron, questioning their leadership and authority. 3. <a href="/topical/f/followers_of_korah.htm">Followers of Korah</a> A group of 250 community leaders who joined Korah in his rebellion against Moses and Aaron. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The God of Israel, who will demonstrate His choice and authority in this situation. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a> The dwelling place of God among His people, where His presence was made known.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_authority_and_order.htm">Divine Authority and Order</a> God establishes leaders and authority according to His divine will. Rebellion against God-appointed leadership is ultimately rebellion against God Himself. <a href="/topical/h/holiness_and_proximity_to_god.htm">Holiness and Proximity to God</a> Holiness is a prerequisite for drawing near to God. God chooses those who are set apart for His purposes, emphasizing the importance of living a holy life. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereign_choice.htm">God's Sovereign Choice</a> God’s choice is based on His wisdom and knowledge, not human criteria. Trust in God’s decisions and His ability to see beyond outward appearances. <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_pride_and_rebellion.htm">The Danger of Pride and Rebellion</a> Korah’s rebellion serves as a warning against pride and the desire for power. Humility and submission to God’s will are crucial for spiritual health. <a href="/topical/t/the_assurance_of_god's_presence.htm">The Assurance of God’s Presence</a> God’s promise to bring near those He chooses assures believers of His presence and guidance. Seek to live in a way that aligns with God’s calling and purpose.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 16</a> <a href="/q/is_numbers_16's_punishment_aligned_with_a_forgiving_god.htm">Does the severity of punishment in Numbers 16 align with the New Testament portrayal of a forgiving God?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_korah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Korah in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_priest_violence_sanctioned_(1_sam_22_19).htm">Why does this text present such severe violence against priests as sanctioned or uninterrupted (1 Samuel 22:19)? </a> <a href="/q/why_is_god's_judgment_delayed_here.htm">Why does God's delayed judgment in this chapter seem inconsistent with other swift punishments in the Bible? (Psalm 10:13)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/numbers/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) And he spake unto Korah and unto all his company.--The words seem to have been addressed only to Korah and his company, not to Dathan and Abiram, who do not appear to have been present on this occasion. (See <a href="/numbers/16-12.htm" title="And Moses sent to call Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab: which said, We will not come up:">Numbers 16:12</a>, where Moses is represented as sending for Dathan and Abiram.)Even to-morrow.--Literally, In the morning. It may be that On and also the sons of Korah profited by this suspension of the judgment which was about to overtake those who persisted in their rebellion.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - He spake unto Korah. That Korah was the mainspring of the conspiracy is evident (cf. verse 22; <a href="/numbers/27-3.htm">Numbers 27:3</a>; <a href="/jude/1-11.htm">Jude 1:11</a> b). It may well be that his position as a prominent Levite and a relation of Moses gave him great influence with men of other tribes, and earned him a great name for disinterestedness and liberality in advocating the rights of all Israel, and in denouncing the exclusive claims and privileges by which he himself (as a Levite) was benefited. It is often assumed that Korah was secretly aiming at the high-priesthood, but of this, again, there is not a shadow of proof; his error was great enough, and his punishment sore enough, without casting upon him these unfounded accusations. It would be more in accordance with human nature if we supposed that Korah was in his way sincere; that he had really convinced himself, by dint of trying to convince others, that Moses and Aaron were usurpers; that he began his agitation without thought of advantage of himself; that, having gained a considerable following and much popular applause, the pride of leadership and the excitement of conflict led him on to the last extremity. The Lord will show who are his. אֶת־אַשֶׁר־לוּ, the meaning of which is defined by the following words, "whom he hath chosen." Moses refers the matter to the direct decision of the Lord; as that decision had originated the separate position of Aaron, that should also vindicate it. <a href="/commentaries/numbers/16-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then he said וַיְדַבֵּ֨ר (way·ḏab·bêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Korah קֹ֜רַח (qō·raḥ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7141.htm">Strong's 7141: </a> Korah -- an Edomite name, also an Israelite name and all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every his followers, עֲדָתוֹ֮ (‘ă·ḏā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5712.htm">Strong's 5712: </a> A stated assemblage “Tomorrow morning בֹּ֠קֶר (bō·qer) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1242.htm">Strong's 1242: </a> Dawn, morning the LORD יְהוָ֧ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel will reveal וְיֹדַ֨ע (wə·yō·ḏa‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> To know who belongs אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that to Him ל֛וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> and וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker <a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> Untranslatable mark of the accusative case who is holy, הַקָּד֖וֹשׁ (haq·qā·ḏō·wōš) Article | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6918.htm">Strong's 6918: </a> Sacred, God, an angel, a saint, a sanctuary and He will bring that person near וְהִקְרִ֣יב (wə·hiq·rîḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7126.htm">Strong's 7126: </a> To come near, approach to Himself. אֵלָ֑יו (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to The one אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that He chooses יִבְחַר־ (yiḇ·ḥar-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_977.htm">Strong's 977: </a> To try, select He will bring near יַקְרִ֥יב (yaq·rîḇ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7126.htm">Strong's 7126: </a> To come near, approach to Himself. אֵלָֽיו׃ (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/16-5.htm">Numbers 16:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/numbers/16-5.htm">Numbers 16:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/numbers/16-5.htm">Numbers 16:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/numbers/16-5.htm">Numbers 16:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/numbers/16-5.htm">Numbers 16:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/16-5.htm">Numbers 16:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/16-5.htm">Numbers 16:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/16-5.htm">Numbers 16:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/16-5.htm">Numbers 16:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/numbers/16-5.htm">Numbers 16:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/numbers/16-5.htm">OT Law: Numbers 16:5 And he spoke to Korah (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/16-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 16:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 16:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/16-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 16:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 16:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>