Numbers 16:21

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

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 And Korah gathered all the congregation against them unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation: and the glory of the LORD appeared unto all the congregation.

20 And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying ,

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

22 And they fell upon their faces, and said , O God, the God of the spirits of all flesh, shall one man sin , and wilt thou be wroth with all the congregation?

23 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying ,