Numbers 16:20
New International Version
The LORD said to Moses and Aaron,

New Living Translation
and the LORD said to Moses and Aaron,

English Standard Version
And the LORD spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying,

Berean Standard Bible
And the LORD said to Moses and Aaron,

King James Bible
And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,

New King James Version
And the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying,

New American Standard Bible
Then the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying,

NASB 1995
Then the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying,

NASB 1977
Then the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying,

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Yahweh spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying,

Amplified Bible
Then the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying,

Christian Standard Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, “

American Standard Version
And Jehovah spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,

Contemporary English Version
and said to Moses and Aaron,

English Revised Version
And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD said to Moses and Aaron,

Good News Translation
and the LORD said to Moses and Aaron,

International Standard Version
Then the LORD told Moses and Aaron,

Majority Standard Bible
And the LORD said to Moses and Aaron,

NET Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron:

New Heart English Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying,

Webster's Bible Translation
And the LORD spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying,

World English Bible
Yahweh spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And YHWH speaks to Moses and to Aaron, saying,

Young's Literal Translation
And Jehovah speaketh unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jehovah will speak to Moses, and to Aaron, saying,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Lord speaking to Moses and Aaron, said:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the Lord, speaking to Moses and Aaron, said:

New American Bible
and the LORD said to Moses and Aaron:

New Revised Standard Version
Then the LORD spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the LORD spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And LORD JEHOVAH spoke with Moshe and with Ahron and said to them:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the LORD spoke unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying,

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Korah's Rebellion
19When Korah had gathered his whole assembly against them at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, the glory of the LORD appeared to the whole congregation. 20And the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, 21“Separate yourselves from this congregation so that I may consume them in an instant.”…

Cross References
Exodus 32:10
Now leave Me alone, so that My anger may burn against them and consume them. Then I will make you into a great nation.”

Deuteronomy 9:14
Leave Me alone, so that I may destroy them and blot out their name from under heaven. Then I will make you into a nation mightier and greater than they are.”

Psalm 106:23
So He said He would destroy them—had not Moses His chosen one stood before Him in the breach to divert His wrath from destroying them.

Ezekiel 22:30-31
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. / So I have poured out My indignation upon them and consumed them with the fire of My fury. I have brought their ways down upon their own heads, declares the Lord GOD.”

Genesis 18:23-33
Abraham stepped forward and said, “Will You really sweep away the righteous with the wicked? / What if there are fifty righteous ones in the city? Will You really sweep it away and not spare the place for the sake of the fifty righteous ones who are there? / Far be it from You to do such a thing—to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike. Far be it from You! Will not the Judge of all the earth do what is right?” ...

Exodus 32:11-14
But Moses sought the favor of the LORD his God, saying, “O LORD, why does Your anger burn against Your people, whom You brought out of the land of Egypt with great power and a mighty hand? / Why should the Egyptians declare, ‘He brought them out with evil intent, to kill them in the mountains and wipe them from the face of the earth’? Turn from Your fierce anger and relent from doing harm to Your people. / Remember Your servants Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, to whom You swore by Your very self when You declared, ‘I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, and I will give your descendants all this land that I have promised, and it shall be their inheritance forever.’” ...

Deuteronomy 9:19
For I was afraid of the anger and wrath that the LORD had directed against you, enough to destroy you. But the LORD listened to me this time as well.

1 Samuel 12:23
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.

Jeremiah 15:1
Then the LORD said to me: “Even if Moses and Samuel should stand before Me, My heart would not go out to this people. Send them from My presence, and let them go!

Amos 7:2-6
And when the locusts had eaten every green plant in the land, I said, “Lord GOD, please forgive! How will Jacob survive, since he is so small?” / So the LORD relented from this plan. “It will not happen,” He said. / This is what the Lord GOD showed me: The Lord GOD was calling for judgment by fire. It consumed the great deep and devoured the land. ...

1 Kings 18:36-37
At the time of the evening sacrifice, Elijah the prophet approached the altar and said, “O LORD, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that You are God in Israel and that I am Your servant and have done all these things at Your command. / Answer me, O LORD! Answer me, so that this people will know that You, the LORD, are God, and that You have turned their hearts back again.”

2 Chronicles 30:18-20
A large number of the people—many from Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun—had not purified themselves, yet they ate the Passover, contrary to what was written. But Hezekiah interceded for them, saying, “May the LORD, who is good, provide atonement for everyone / who sets his heart on seeking God—the LORD, the God of his fathers—even if he is not cleansed according to the purification rules of the sanctuary.” / And the LORD heard Hezekiah and healed the people.

Isaiah 53:12
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.

Romans 8:34
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.

Hebrews 7:25
Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.


Treasury of Scripture

And the LORD spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying,

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Numbers 16
1. The rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram
23. Moses separates the people from the rebels' tents
31. The earth swallows up Korah, and a fire consumes others
36. The censers are reserved to holy use
41. 14,700 are slain by a plague, for murmuring against Moses and Aaron
46. Aaron by incense stays the plague














And the LORD said to Moses and Aaron,
This phrase indicates direct communication from God, emphasizing His active role in guiding the Israelites. The use of "LORD" in all caps signifies the Hebrew name Yahweh, highlighting God's covenant relationship with Israel. This divine communication underscores the authority and leadership of Moses and Aaron, chosen by God to lead His people. In the context of Numbers 16, this follows the rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, who challenged the leadership of Moses and Aaron. This rebellion is a significant event, illustrating the consequences of opposing God's appointed leaders. The phrase also connects to other instances where God speaks directly to His prophets, such as in Exodus 3:4 with Moses at the burning bush, reinforcing the theme of divine guidance and authority. This moment foreshadows the ultimate leadership and mediation of Jesus Christ, who is the final and perfect mediator between God and humanity, as seen in 1 Timothy 2:5.
Persons / Places / Events
1. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who speaks directly to Moses and Aaron in this passage, demonstrating His authority and involvement in the affairs of His people.

2. Moses
The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to deliver His people from Egypt and guide them through the wilderness. Moses serves as a mediator between God and the people.

3. Aaron
The brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel. He assists Moses in leading the people and performing priestly duties.

4. Korah's Rebellion
The context of this verse is the rebellion led by Korah, Dathan, and Abiram against the leadership of Moses and Aaron. This event highlights issues of authority and God's chosen leadership.

5. The Israelite Community
The larger group of Israelites who are witnessing the rebellion and the subsequent divine response. Their reaction and involvement are crucial to understanding the communal dynamics at play.
Teaching Points
Divine Authority and Leadership
God establishes leaders for His people, and challenging this authority is ultimately a challenge against God Himself.

The Role of Intercession
Moses and Aaron often intercede for the people, demonstrating the importance of prayer and mediation in leadership.

The Consequences of Rebellion
Rebellion against God's appointed leaders leads to severe consequences, emphasizing the need for submission to God's will.

God's Holiness and Justice
God's response to rebellion underscores His holiness and justice, reminding believers of the seriousness of sin.

Community Responsibility
The Israelite community's involvement in the rebellion highlights the collective responsibility of God's people to uphold His commands.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And the LORD
יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

said
וַיְדַבֵּ֣ר (way·ḏab·bêr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

Moses
מֹשֶׁ֥ה (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

and Aaron,
אַהֲרֹ֖ן (’a·hă·rōn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses


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