Numbers 16:21

21 Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may presently destroy them.

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 had drawn up all the multitude against them to the door of the tabernacle, the glory of the Lord appeared to them all.

20 And the Lord speaking to Moses and Aaron, said:

21 Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may presently destroy them.

22 They fell flat on their face, and said: O most mighty, the God of the spirits of all flesh, for one man’s sin shall thy wrath rage against all?

23 And the Lord said to Moses: