Numbers 16:21

21 “Separate yourselves from this assembly so I can put an end to them at once.”

Numbers 16:21 in Other Translations

21 Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may consume them in a moment.

21 "Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may consume them in a moment."

21 “Get away from all these people so that I may instantly destroy them!”

21 "Separate yourselves from this congregation so that I can finish them off and be done with them."

21 "Separate yourselves from this community so I may consume them instantly."

Numbers 16:21 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 16:21

Separate yourselves, from among this congregation
Not only from Korah's company, but from the congregation of the children of Israel, whom Korah had got together, besides the two hundred fifty men that were at first with him; who by their words and behaviour, and particularly by their association and standing along with him, showed them to be on his side, which greatly provoked the Lord: that I may consume them in a moment;
by fire from him, as the two hundred fifty men were afterwards consumed, ( Numbers 16:35 ) .

Numbers 16:21 In-Context

19 When Korah had gathered all his followers in opposition to them at the entrance to the tent of meeting, the glory of the LORD appeared to the entire assembly.

20 The LORD said to Moses and Aaron,

21 “Separate yourselves from this assembly so I can put an end to them at once.”

22 But Moses and Aaron fell facedown and cried out, “O God, the God who gives breath to all living things, will you be angry with the entire assembly when only one man sins?”

23 Then the LORD said to Moses,

Cross References

• 1. ver 24
• 2. S Genesis 19:14; S Exodus 32:10