Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Fire blazed among their followers; a flame consumed the wicked. New Living Translation Fire fell upon their followers; a flame consumed the wicked. English Standard Version Fire also broke out in their company; the flame burned up the wicked. Berean Standard Bible Then fire blazed through their company; flames consumed the wicked. King James Bible And a fire was kindled in their company; the flame burned up the wicked. New King James Version A fire was kindled in their company; The flame burned up the wicked. New American Standard Bible And a fire blazed up in their company; The flame consumed the wicked. NASB 1995 And a fire blazed up in their company; The flame consumed the wicked. NASB 1977 And a fire blazed up in their company; The flame consumed the wicked. Legacy Standard Bible And a fire burned up in their company; The flame consumed the wicked. Amplified Bible And a fire broke out in their company; The flame consumed the wicked. Christian Standard Bible Fire blazed throughout their assembly; flames consumed the wicked. Holman Christian Standard Bible Fire blazed throughout their assembly; flames consumed the wicked. American Standard Version And a fire was kindled in their company; The flame burned up the wicked. Contemporary English Version Then fire broke out and destroyed all of their followers. English Revised Version And a fire was kindled in their company; the flame burned up the wicked. GOD'S WORD® Translation A fire broke out among their followers. Flames burned up wicked people. Good News Translation fire came down on their followers and burned up those wicked people. International Standard Version Then a fire burned among their company, a flame that set the wicked ablaze. Majority Standard Bible Then fire blazed through their company; flames consumed the wicked. NET Bible Fire burned their group; the flames scorched the wicked. New Heart English Bible A fire was kindled in their company. The flame burned up the wicked. Webster's Bible Translation And a fire was kindled in their company; the flame burned up the wicked. World English Bible A fire was kindled in their company. The flame burned up the wicked. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd fire burns among their company, "" A flame sets the wicked on fire. Young's Literal Translation And fire burneth among their company, A flame setteth on fire the wicked. Smith's Literal Translation And a fire will be kindled in their assembly; the flame will burn up the unjust. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd a fire was kindled in their congregation: the flame burned the wicked. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Against their company the fire blazed; flames consumed the wicked. New Revised Standard Version Fire also broke out in their company; the flame burned up the wicked. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd a fire was kindled in their company; the flame burned up the wicked. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated A fire was kindled in their assemblies and a flame burned up the evil ones. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And a fire was kindled in their company; The flame burned up the wicked. Brenton Septuagint Translation And a fire was kindled in their congregation, and a flame burnt up the sinners. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good…17The earth opened up and swallowed Dathan; it covered the assembly of Abiram. 18Then fire blazed through their company; flames consumed the wicked. 19At Horeb they made a calf and worshiped a molten image.… Cross References Numbers 16:35 And fire came forth from the LORD and consumed the 250 men who were offering the incense. Numbers 16:31-33 As soon as Moses had finished saying all this, the ground beneath them split open, / and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them and their households—all Korah’s men and all their possessions. / They went down alive into Sheol with all they owned. The earth closed over them, and they vanished from the assembly. Numbers 26:10 And the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them along with Korah, whose followers died when the fire consumed 250 men. They serve as a warning sign. Deuteronomy 11:6 and what He did in the midst of all the Israelites to Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab the Reubenite, when the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them, their households, their tents, and every living thing that belonged to them. Jude 1:11 Woe to them! They have traveled the path of Cain; they have rushed headlong into the error of Balaam; they have perished in Korah’s rebellion. 1 Corinthians 10:10 And do not complain, as some of them did, and were killed by the destroying angel. 1 Corinthians 10:6 These things took place as examples to keep us from craving evil things as they did. Hebrews 12:29 “For our God is a consuming fire.” Revelation 11:5 If anyone wants to harm them, fire proceeds from their mouths and devours their enemies. In this way, anyone who wants to harm them must be killed. 2 Peter 2:6 if He condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to destruction, reducing them to ashes as an example of what is coming on the ungodly; 2 Peter 2:15 They have left the straight way and wandered off to follow the way of Balaam son of Beor, who loved the wages of wickedness. Matthew 23:33 You snakes! You brood of vipers! How will you escape the sentence of hell? Luke 16:24 So he cried out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue. For I am in agony in this fire.’ Isaiah 33:14 The sinners in Zion are afraid; trembling grips the ungodly: “Who of us can dwell with a consuming fire? Who of us can dwell with everlasting flames?” Isaiah 66:15-16 For behold, the LORD will come with fire—His chariots are like a whirlwind—to execute His anger with fury and His rebuke with flames of fire. / For by fire and by His sword, the LORD will execute judgment on all flesh, and many will be slain by the LORD. Treasury of Scripture And a fire was kindled in their company; the flame burned up the wicked. Numbers 16:35-40,46 And there came out a fire from the LORD, and consumed the two hundred and fifty men that offered incense… Hebrews 12:29 For our God is a consuming fire. Jump to Previous Blazed Broke Burned Burneth Company Consumed Fire Flame Flames Followers Kindled Lighted Sinners Tents WickedJump to Next Blazed Broke Burned Burneth Company Consumed Fire Flame Flames Followers Kindled Lighted Sinners Tents WickedPsalm 106 1. The psalmist exhorts to praise God4. He prays for pardon of sin, as God pardoned the fathers 7. The story of the people's rebellion, and God's mercy 47. He concludes with prayer and praise Then fire blazed through their company; This phrase refers to the divine judgment that came upon the Israelites during their wilderness journey. The "fire" symbolizes God's wrath and judgment, often depicted in the Old Testament as a consuming force. This event is linked to the rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram as described in Numbers 16. The "company" refers to those who joined in the rebellion against Moses and Aaron, challenging their God-given authority. The fire serves as a reminder of God's holiness and the seriousness of sin, particularly rebellion against His appointed leaders. flames consumed the wicked. Persons / Places / Events 1. The IsraelitesThe people of God who were delivered from Egypt and wandered in the wilderness. They are the primary audience and subject of Psalm 106, which recounts their history and failures. 2. Korah's Rebellion This event is referenced in Psalm 106:18, where Korah, along with Dathan and Abiram, led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron, challenging their leadership (Numbers 16). The rebellion resulted in divine judgment. 3. The Wilderness The setting for much of Israel's journey and rebellion, including the incident of Korah's rebellion. 4. Moses and Aaron Leaders of the Israelites during the Exodus and wilderness period. They were the targets of Korah's rebellion. 5. God's Judgment The fire that consumed the wicked is a direct act of divine judgment against rebellion and sin. Teaching Points The Seriousness of Rebellion Against GodRebellion against God's appointed leaders is ultimately rebellion against God Himself. This passage reminds us of the importance of respecting God's order and authority. The Consequences of Sin The fire that consumed the wicked serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of sin. It calls us to examine our lives and repent of any rebellion against God. God's Holiness and Justice God's response to Korah's rebellion highlights His holiness and justice. We are called to approach God with reverence and awe, recognizing His righteous standards. The Importance of Obedience Obedience to God's commands and respect for His appointed leaders are crucial for maintaining a right relationship with Him. God's Mercy and Forgiveness While this passage focuses on judgment, the broader context of Psalm 106 emphasizes God's enduring mercy and willingness to forgive those who repent.Verse 18. - And a fire was kindled in their company (see Numbers 16:35, 40; Numbers 26:10). The flame burned up the wicked. Korah and his "company" were more "wicked" than Dathan, Abiram, and their followers, since they had received a favour from God which ought to have satisfied them (Numbers 16:9, 10), and since they ought to have been better instructed in the Law than ordinary Israelites. Hence Korah alone is mentioned in Jude 1:11. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then fireאֵ֥שׁ (’êš) Noun - common singular Strong's 784: A fire blazed וַתִּבְעַר־ (wat·tiḇ·‘ar-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1197: To kindle, consume, to be, brutish through their company; בַּעֲדָתָ֑ם (ba·‘ă·ḏā·ṯām) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 5712: A stated assemblage flames לֶ֝הָבָ֗ה (le·hā·ḇāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3852: A flash, a sharply polished blade, point of a, weapon consumed תְּלַהֵ֥ט (tə·la·hêṭ) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3857: To blaze up, flame the wicked. רְשָׁעִֽים׃ (rə·šā·‘îm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person Links Psalm 106:18 NIVPsalm 106:18 NLT Psalm 106:18 ESV Psalm 106:18 NASB Psalm 106:18 KJV Psalm 106:18 BibleApps.com Psalm 106:18 Biblia Paralela Psalm 106:18 Chinese Bible Psalm 106:18 French Bible Psalm 106:18 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 106:18 A fire was kindled in their company (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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