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The plague had already started among the people, but Aaron offered the incense and made atonement for them. <a href="/nlt/numbers/16.htm">New Living Translation</a> Aaron did as Moses told him and ran out among the people. The plague had already begun to strike down the people, but Aaron burned the incense and purified the people. <a href="/esv/numbers/16.htm">English Standard Version</a> So Aaron took it as Moses said and ran into the midst of the assembly. And behold, the plague had already begun among the people. And he put on the incense and made atonement for the people. <a href="/bsb/numbers/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So Aaron took the censer as Moses had ordered and ran into the midst of the assembly. And seeing that the plague had begun among the people, he offered the incense and made atonement for the people. <a href="/kjv/numbers/16.htm">King James Bible</a> And Aaron took as Moses commanded, and ran into the midst of the congregation; and, behold, the plague was begun among the people: and he put on incense, and made an atonement for the people. <a href="/nkjv/numbers/16.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Aaron took it as Moses commanded, and ran into the midst of the assembly; and already the plague had begun among the people. So he put in the incense and made atonement for the people. <a href="/nasb_/numbers/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then Aaron took it just as Moses had spoken, and he ran into the midst of the assembly; and behold, the plague had begun among the people. So he put on the incense and made atonement for the people. <a href="/nasb/numbers/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then Aaron took it as Moses had spoken, and ran into the midst of the assembly, for behold, the plague had begun among the people. So he put on the incense and made atonement for the people. <a href="/nasb77/numbers/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then Aaron took it as Moses had spoken, and ran into the midst of the assembly, for behold, the plague had begun among the people. So he put on the incense and made atonement for the people. <a href="/lsb/numbers/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Aaron took it as Moses had spoken, and ran into the midst of the assembly, for behold, the plague had begun among the people. So he put on the incense and made atonement for the people. <a href="/amp/numbers/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So Aaron took the burning censer as Moses commanded, and ran into the midst of the assembly; and behold, the plague had [already] begun among the people; and he put on the incense and made atonement for the people. <a href="/csb/numbers/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So Aaron took his firepan as Moses had ordered, ran into the middle of the assembly, and saw that the plague had begun among the people. After he added incense, he made atonement for the people. <a href="/hcsb/numbers/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So Aaron took his firepan as Moses had ordered, ran into the middle of the assembly, and saw that the plague had begun among the people. After he added incense, he made atonement for the people. <a href="/asv/numbers/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Aaron took as Moses spake, and ran into the midst of the assembly; and, behold, the plague was begun among the people: and he put on the incense, and made atonement for the people. <a href="/erv/numbers/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Aaron took as Moses spake, and ran into the midst of the assembly; and, behold, the plague was begun among the people: and he put on the incense, and made atonement for the people. <a href="/gwt/numbers/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Aaron took his incense burner, as Moses told him, and ran into the middle of the assembly, because the plague had already begun among the people. He put incense on the incense burner to make peace with the LORD for the people. <a href="/gnt/numbers/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> Aaron obeyed, took his fire pan and ran into the middle of the assembled people. When he saw that the plague had already begun, he put the incense on the coals and performed the ritual of purification for the people. <a href="/isv/numbers/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> So Aaron took the censer, just as Moses had spoken, and ran out to the center of the assembly, where a plague had begun among the people. He set the incense on fire and atoned for the people. <a href="/msb/numbers/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So Aaron took the censer as Moses had ordered and ran into the midst of the assembly. And seeing that the plague had begun among the people, he offered the incense and made atonement for the people. <a href="/net/numbers/16.htm">NET Bible</a> So Aaron did as Moses commanded and ran into the middle of the assembly, where the plague was just beginning among the people. So he placed incense on the coals and made atonement for the people. <a href="/nheb/numbers/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Aaron did as Moses said, and ran into the midst of the assembly; and look, the plague has begun among the people: and he put on the incense, and made atonement for the people. <a href="/wbt/numbers/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Aaron took as Moses commanded, and ran into the midst of the congregation; and behold, the plague was begun among the people: and he put on incense, and made an atonement for the people. <a href="/web/numbers/16.htm">World English Bible</a> Aaron did as Moses said, and ran into the middle of the assembly. The plague had already begun among the people. He put on the incense, and made atonement for the people. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/numbers/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Aaron takes [it] as Moses has spoken, and runs to the midst of the assembly, and behold, the plague has begun among the people; and he gives the incense, and makes atonement for the people, <a href="/ylt/numbers/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Aaron taketh as Moses hath spoken, and runneth unto the midst of the assembly, and lo, the plague hath begun among the people; and he giveth the perfume, and maketh atonement for the people, <a href="/slt/numbers/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Aaron will take as Moses spake, and he will run into the midst of the assembly; and behold, it began smiting among the people: and he will give incense and will expiate for the people.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/numbers/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> When Aaron had done this, and had run to the midst of the multitude which the burning fire was now destroying, he offered the incense: <a href="/cpdv/numbers/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> When Aaron had done this, and he ran into the midst of the multitude, which the burning fire was now destroying, and he offered the incense. <a href="/nabre/numbers/16.htm">New American Bible</a> Aaron took his censer just as Moses directed and ran in among the assembly, where the plague had already begun among the people. Then he offered the incense and made atonement for the people, <a href="/nrsvce/numbers/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So Aaron took it as Moses had ordered, and ran into the middle of the assembly, where the plague had already begun among the people. He put on the incense, and made atonement for the people.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/numbers/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Aaron took it as Moses commanded, and ran into the midst of the congregation; and, behold, the plague had already begun among the people; and he put on incense, and made atonement for the people. <a href="/hpbt/numbers/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Ahron did according to what Moshe said to him, and he ran within the camp and he saw that the plague began suddenly among the people and he applied incense and made atonement for the people.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/numbers/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Aaron took as Moses spoke, and ran into the midst of the assembly; and, behold, the plague was begun among the people; and he put on the incense, and made atonement for the people. <a href="/sep/numbers/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Aaron took as Moses spoke to him, and ran among the congregation, for already the plague had begun among the people; and he put on incense, and made an atonement for the people. <a href="/parallel/numbers/16-47.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=5477" 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">Murmuring and Plague</a> …46Moses said to Aaron, “Take your censer, place fire from the altar in it, and add incense. Go quickly to the congregation and make atonement for them, because wrath has come out from the LORD; the plague has begun.” 47<a href="/hebrew/175.htm" title="175: ’a·hă·rōn (N-proper-ms) -- An elder brother of Moses. Of uncertain derivation; Aharon, the brother of Moses.">So Aaron</a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: way·yiq·qaḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">took the censer</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">as</a> <a href="/hebrew/4872.htm" title="4872: mō·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- A great Isr. leader, prophet and lawgiver. From mashah; drawing out, i.e. Rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver.">Moses</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: dib·ber (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">had ordered</a> <a href="/hebrew/7323.htm" title="7323: way·yā·rāṣ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To run. A primitive root; to run.">and ran</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">into</a> <a href="/hebrew/8432.htm" title="8432: tōḵ (N-msc) -- Midst. From an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. the centre.">the midst</a> <a href="/hebrew/6951.htm" title="6951: haq·qā·hāl (Art:: N-ms) -- Assembly, convocation, congregation. From qahal; assemblage.">of the assembly.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: wə·hin·nêh (Conj-w:: Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!"></a> <a href="/hebrew/5063.htm" title="5063: han·ne·ḡep̄ (Art:: N-ms) -- A blow, a striking. From nagaph; a trip; figuratively, an infliction.">And seeing that the plague</a> <a href="/hebrew/2490.htm" title="2490: hê·ḥêl (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to bore, i.e. to wound, to dissolve; figuratively, to profane, to break, to begin; denom. to play.">had begun</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: bā·‘ām (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">among the people,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: way·yit·tên (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application."></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/7004.htm" title="7004: haq·qə·ṭō·reṯ (Art:: N-fs) -- Smoke, odor of (burning) sacrifice, incense. From qatar; a fumigation.">he offered the incense</a> <a href="/hebrew/3722.htm" title="3722: way·ḵap·pêr (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to cover; figuratively, to expiate or condone, to placate or cancel.">and made atonement</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">the people.</a> 48He stood between the living and the dead, and the plague was halted.…<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="/leviticus/16-12.htm">Leviticus 16:12-13</a> Then he must take a censer full of burning coals from the altar before the LORD, and two handfuls of finely ground fragrant incense, and take them inside the veil. / He is to put the incense on the fire before the LORD, and the cloud of incense will cover the mercy seat above the Testimony, so that he will not die. <a href="/hebrews/9-25.htm">Hebrews 9:25</a> Nor did He enter heaven to offer Himself again and again, as the high priest enters the Most Holy Place every year with blood that is not his own. <a href="/revelation/8-3.htm">Revelation 8:3-4</a> Then another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer, along with the prayers of all the saints, on the golden altar before the throne. / And the smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of the saints, rose up before God from the hand of the angel. <a href="/exodus/30-7.htm">Exodus 30:7-10</a> And Aaron is to burn fragrant incense on it every morning when he tends the lamps. / When Aaron sets up the lamps at twilight, he must burn the incense perpetually before the LORD for the generations to come. / On this altar you must not offer unauthorized incense or a burnt offering or grain offering; nor are you to pour a drink offering on it. ... <a href="/hebrews/7-27.htm">Hebrews 7:27</a> Unlike the other high priests, He does not need to offer daily sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people; He sacrificed for sin once for all when He offered up Himself. <a href="/1_chronicles/6-49.htm">1 Chronicles 6:49</a> But Aaron and his sons did all the work of the Most Holy Place. They presented the offerings on the altar of burnt offering and on the altar of incense to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded. <a href="/psalms/106-29.htm">Psalm 106:29-30</a> So they provoked the LORD to anger with their deeds, and a plague broke out among them. / But Phinehas stood and intervened, and the plague was restrained. <a href="/1_samuel/12-23.htm">1 Samuel 12:23</a> As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you. And I will continue to teach you the good and right way. <a href="/2_chronicles/26-18.htm">2 Chronicles 26:18-19</a> They took their stand against King Uzziah and said, “Uzziah, you have no right to offer incense to the LORD. Only the priests, the descendants of Aaron, are consecrated to burn incense. Leave the sanctuary, for you have acted unfaithfully; you will not receive honor from the LORD God.” / Uzziah, with a censer in his hand to offer incense, was enraged. But while he raged against the priests in their presence in the house of the LORD before the altar of incense, leprosy broke out on his forehead. <a href="/hebrews/5-1.htm">Hebrews 5:1</a> Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. <a href="/leviticus/10-16.htm">Leviticus 10:16-17</a> Later, Moses searched carefully for the goat of the sin offering, and behold, it had been burned up. He was angry with Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron’s remaining sons, and asked, / “Why didn’t you eat the sin offering in the holy place? For it is most holy; it was given to you to take away the guilt of the congregation by making atonement for them before the LORD. <a href="/1_john/2-1.htm">1 John 2:1-2</a> My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. / He Himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. <a href="/isaiah/53-12.htm">Isaiah 53:12</a> Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors. <a href="/romans/8-34.htm">Romans 8:34</a> Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us. <a href="/ezekiel/22-30.htm">Ezekiel 22:30</a> I searched for a man among them to repair the wall and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, so that I should not destroy it. But I found no one.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Aaron took as Moses commanded, and ran into the middle of the congregation; and, behold, the plague was begun among the people: and he put on incense, and made an atonement for the people.and ran<a href="/matthew/5-44.htm">Matthew 5:44</a> But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;<a href="/romans/12-21.htm">Romans 12:21</a> Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.and behold<a href="/psalms/106-29.htm">Psalm 106:29</a> Thus they provoked him to anger with their inventions: and the plague brake in upon them.and he put<a href="/numbers/16-46.htm">Numbers 16:46</a> And Moses said unto Aaron, Take a censer, and put fire therein from off the altar, and put on incense, and go quickly unto the congregation, and make an atonement for them: for there is wrath gone out from the LORD; the plague is begun.<a href="/deuteronomy/33-10.htm">Deuteronomy 33:10,11</a> They shall teach Jacob thy judgments, and Israel thy law: they shall put incense before thee, and whole burnt sacrifice upon thine altar… <a href="/isaiah/53-10.htm">Isaiah 53:10-12</a> Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/leviticus/27-26.htm">Already</a> <a href="/numbers/16-45.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/numbers/16-46.htm">Atonement</a> <a href="/numbers/16-46.htm">Begun</a> <a href="/numbers/15-36.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/numbers/16-46.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/numbers/14-38.htm">Disease</a> <a href="/numbers/16-46.htm">Incense</a> <a href="/numbers/16-45.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/numbers/16-46.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/numbers/16-39.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/numbers/16-46.htm">Plague</a> <a href="/exodus/9-23.htm">Ran</a> <a href="/numbers/11-27.htm">Runneth</a> <a href="/numbers/11-27.htm">Running</a> <a href="/numbers/16-26.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/numbers/16-18.htm">Spices</a> <a href="/exodus/23-16.htm">Start</a> <a href="/numbers/11-4.htm">Started</a> <a href="/numbers/16-18.htm">Vessel</a> <a href="/numbers/16-31.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/23-4.htm">Already</a> <a href="/numbers/19-9.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/numbers/25-13.htm">Atonement</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-5.htm">Begun</a> <a href="/numbers/17-11.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/numbers/16-50.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/numbers/16-48.htm">Disease</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-10.htm">Incense</a> <a href="/numbers/18-6.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/numbers/16-50.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/numbers/18-21.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/numbers/16-48.htm">Plague</a> <a href="/joshua/7-22.htm">Ran</a> <a href="/judges/7-21.htm">Runneth</a> <a href="/numbers/19-17.htm">Running</a> <a href="/numbers/18-9.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-2.htm">Spices</a> <a href="/numbers/34-3.htm">Start</a> <a href="/numbers/33-3.htm">Started</a> <a href="/numbers/19-15.htm">Vessel</a> <a href="/numbers/22-7.htm">Words</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'; 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The censer, a vessel for burning incense, symbolizes prayer and intercession (<a href="/psalms/141-2.htm">Psalm 141:2</a>, <a href="/revelation/8-3.htm">Revelation 8:3-4</a>). This act of taking the censer signifies Aaron's role as high priest, mediating between God and the Israelites. The use of incense in worship was a common practice in ancient Near Eastern cultures, representing the prayers of the people rising to God.and ran into the midst of the assembly Aaron's urgency in running into the assembly underscores the severity of the situation. The assembly refers to the congregation of Israel, who were gathered and affected by the plague. This action demonstrates Aaron's compassion and dedication to his priestly duties, risking his own life to save others. It also reflects the immediacy required in addressing sin and its consequences.And seeing that the plague had begun among the people The plague was a direct result of the rebellion against Moses and Aaron, as described earlier in <a href="/numbers/16.htm">Numbers 16</a>. This divine judgment served as a warning against disobedience and rebellion against God's chosen leaders. Plagues were often used in the Bible as instruments of God's judgment (Exodus 7-12). The beginning of the plague signifies the swift and serious nature of God's response to sin.he offered the incense and made atonement for the people Offering incense was an act of intercession, symbolizing the prayers for mercy and forgiveness. Atonement involves reconciliation between God and humanity, often through a sacrificial act. Aaron's actions prefigure the ultimate atonement made by Jesus Christ, who intercedes on behalf of humanity (<a href="/hebrews/7-25.htm">Hebrews 7:25</a>). This act of atonement highlights the necessity of a mediator to bridge the gap caused by sin, pointing to the sacrificial system that culminates in Christ's sacrifice.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/aaron.htm">Aaron</a> The brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel. In this passage, Aaron acts as an intercessor for the people, standing between the living and the dead to stop the plague. 2. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The leader of the Israelites, who instructs Aaron to take action to stop the plague. Moses is a central figure in the Exodus account and a mediator between God and the people. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_assembly.htm">The Assembly</a> Refers to the congregation of Israelites who were affected by the plague due to their rebellion against Moses and Aaron. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_plague.htm">The Plague</a> A divine punishment that had begun among the Israelites as a result of their rebellion, demonstrating God's judgment and the seriousness of sin. 5. <a href="/topical/i/incense_and_atonement.htm">Incense and Atonement</a> Aaron uses incense as a means of making atonement, symbolizing intercession and the appeasement of God's wrath.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_intercession.htm">The Role of Intercession</a> Aaron's actions demonstrate the power and necessity of intercession. As believers, we are called to intercede for others, standing in the gap through prayer and supplication. <a href="/topical/t/the_seriousness_of_sin.htm">The Seriousness of Sin</a> The plague represents the consequences of sin and rebellion against God. It serves as a reminder of the need for repentance and obedience to God's commands. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_atonement.htm">The Power of Atonement</a> Aaron's offering of incense symbolizes the atonement that is ultimately fulfilled in Christ. It points to the need for a mediator between God and humanity. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_instructions.htm">Obedience to God’s Instructions</a> Aaron's immediate response to Moses' command highlights the importance of obedience to God's appointed leaders and instructions. <a href="/topical/g/god's_mercy_and_grace.htm">God’s Mercy and Grace</a> Despite the rebellion, God provides a way for the plague to be stopped, showcasing His mercy and willingness to forgive when there is genuine intercession and atonement.<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/key_events_in_aaron's_life.htm">What were the key events in Aaron's life?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_korah_oppose_moses_and_aaron.htm">Why did Korah rebel against Moses and Aaron?</a> <a href="/q/why_punish_many_for_few's_actions.htm">If God is just, why were thousands punished for the actions of a few in Numbers 16:49? </a> <a href="/q/what_lessons_do_moses_and_aaron_teach.htm">What lessons does the story of Moses and Aaron teach?</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>(47) And ran into the midst of the congregation.--The whole occasion was an extraordinary one. On ordinary occasions incense might only be offered on the golden altar within the holy place in which the priests ministered. <a href="/commentaries/numbers/16-47.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>So Aaron אַהֲרֹ֜ן (’a·hă·rōn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_175.htm">Strong's 175: </a> Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses took [the censer] וַיִּקַּ֨ח (way·yiq·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> To take as כַּאֲשֶׁ֣ר ׀ (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that Moses מֹשֶׁ֗ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4872.htm">Strong's 4872: </a> Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver had ordered דִּבֶּ֣ר (dib·ber) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue and ran וַיָּ֙רָץ֙ (way·yā·rāṣ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7323.htm">Strong's 7323: </a> To run into אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the middle תּ֣וֹך‪‬ (tō·wḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8432.htm">Strong's 8432: </a> A bisection, the centre of the assembly. הַקָּהָ֔ל (haq·qā·hāl) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6951.htm">Strong's 6951: </a> Assembly, convocation, congregation And seeing that the plague הַנֶּ֖גֶף (han·ne·ḡep̄) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5063.htm">Strong's 5063: </a> A trip, an infliction had begun הֵחֵ֥ל (hê·ḥêl) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2490.htm">Strong's 2490: </a> To bore, to wound, to dissolve, to profane, to break, to begin, to play among the people, בָּעָ֑ם (bā·‘ām) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock he offered the incense הַקְּטֹ֔רֶת (haq·qə·ṭō·reṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7004.htm">Strong's 7004: </a> Smoke, odor of (burning) sacrifice, incense and made atonement וַיְכַפֵּ֖ר (way·ḵap·pêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3722.htm">Strong's 3722: </a> To cover, to expiate, condone, to placate, cancel for עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the people. הָעָֽם׃ (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/16-47.htm">Numbers 16:47 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/numbers/16-47.htm">Numbers 16:47 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/numbers/16-47.htm">Numbers 16:47 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/numbers/16-47.htm">Numbers 16:47 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/numbers/16-47.htm">Numbers 16:47 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/16-47.htm">Numbers 16:47 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/16-47.htm">Numbers 16:47 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/16-47.htm">Numbers 16:47 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/16-47.htm">Numbers 16:47 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/numbers/16-47.htm">Numbers 16:47 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/numbers/16-47.htm">OT Law: Numbers 16:47 Aaron took as Moses spoke and ran (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/16-46.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 16:46"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 16:46" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/16-48.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 16:48"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 16:48" /></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>