Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version It is against the LORD that you and all your followers have banded together. Who is Aaron that you should grumble against him?” New Living Translation The LORD is the one you and your followers are really revolting against! For who is Aaron that you are complaining about him?” English Standard Version Therefore it is against the LORD that you and all your company have gathered together. What is Aaron that you grumble against him?” Berean Standard Bible Therefore, it is you and all your followers who have conspired against the LORD! As for Aaron, who is he that you should grumble against him?” King James Bible For which cause both thou and all thy company are gathered together against the LORD: and what is Aaron, that ye murmur against him? New King James Version Therefore you and all your company are gathered together against the LORD. And what is Aaron that you complain against him?” New American Standard Bible Therefore you and your whole group are the ones gathered together against the LORD; but as for Aaron, who is he, that you grumble against him?” NASB 1995 “Therefore you and all your company are gathered together against the LORD; but as for Aaron, who is he that you grumble against him?” NASB 1977 “Therefore you and all your company are gathered together against the LORD; but as for Aaron, who is he that you grumble against him?” Legacy Standard Bible Therefore you and all your congregation are gathered together against Yahweh; but as for Aaron, who is he that you grumble against him?” Amplified Bible Therefore you and all your company are gathered together against the LORD; but as for Aaron, who is he that you murmur against him?” Christian Standard Bible Therefore, it is you and all your followers who have conspired against the LORD! As for Aaron, who is he that you should complain about him? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible Therefore, it is you and all your followers who have conspired against the LORD! As for Aaron, who is he that you should complain about him?” American Standard Version Therefore thou and all thy company are gathered together against Jehovah: and Aaron, what is he that ye murmur against him? Contemporary English Version You and your followers have rebelled against the LORD, not against Aaron. English Revised Version Therefore thou and all thy company are gathered together against the LORD: and Aaron, what is he that ye murmur against him? GOD'S WORD® Translation So you and all your followers have joined forces against the LORD! Who is Aaron that you should complain about him?" Good News Translation When you complain against Aaron, it is really against the LORD that you and your followers are rebelling." International Standard Version Therefore you and your group have conspired against the LORD and Aaron. What is it that causes you to complain against him?" Majority Standard Bible Therefore, it is you and all your followers who have conspired against the LORD! As for Aaron, who is he that you should grumble against him?? NET Bible Therefore you and all your company have assembled together against the LORD! And Aaron--what is he that you murmur against him?" New Heart English Bible Therefore you and all your company are gathered together against God. And Aaron, what is he that you murmur against him?" Webster's Bible Translation For which cause both thou and all thy company are assembled against the LORD: and what is Aaron, that ye murmur against him? World English Bible Therefore you and all your company have gathered together against Yahweh! What is Aaron that you complain against him?” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTherefore, you and all your congregation are meeting against YHWH; and Aaron, what [is] he, that you murmur against him?” Young's Literal Translation Therefore, thou and all thy company who are met are against Jehovah; and Aaron, what is he, that ye murmur against him?' Smith's Literal Translation For this thou and all thine assembly being collected together against Jehovah: and Aaron, what is he that ye shall murmur against him? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd that all thy company should stand against the Lord ? for what is Aaron that you murmur against him? Catholic Public Domain Version and so that your entire group would stand against the Lord? For what is Aaron that you should murmur against him?” New American Bible It is therefore against the LORD that you and all your faction are conspiring. As for Aaron, what has he done that you should grumble against him?” New Revised Standard Version Therefore you and all your company have gathered together against the LORD. What is Aaron that you rail against him?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore both you and all your company gather yourselves together before the LORD tomorrow; and what is Aaron, that you should murmur against him? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because of this, you and all your assembly gather before LORD JEHOVAH tomorrow. And who is Ahron that you were murmuring against him?.’” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Therefore thou and all thy company that are gathered together against the LORD--; and as to Aaron, what is he that ye murmur against him?' Brenton Septuagint Translation Thus it is with thee and all thy congregation which is gathered together against God: and who is Aaron, that ye murmur against him? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Korah's Rebellion…10He has brought you near, you and all your fellow Levites, but you are seeking the priesthood as well. 11Therefore, it is you and all your followers who have conspired against the LORD! As for Aaron, who is he that you should grumble against him?” 12Then Moses summoned Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, but they said, “We will not come!… Cross References Exodus 16:8 And Moses added, “The LORD will give you meat to eat this evening and bread to fill you in the morning, for He has heard your grumbling against Him. Who are we? Your grumblings are not against us but against the LORD.” 1 Samuel 8:7 And the LORD said to Samuel, “Listen to the voice of the people in all that they say to you. For it is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected Me as their king. 1 Samuel 10:19 But today you have rejected your God, who saves you from all your troubles and afflictions, and you have said to Him, ‘No, set a king over us.’ Now therefore present yourselves before the LORD by your tribes and clans.” 1 Samuel 12:17-19 Is it not the wheat harvest today? I will call on the LORD to send thunder and rain, so that you will know and see what a great evil you have committed in the sight of the LORD by asking for a king.” / So Samuel called to the LORD, and on that day the LORD sent thunder and rain. As a result, all the people greatly feared the LORD and Samuel. / They pleaded with Samuel, “Pray to the LORD your God for your servants so that we will not die! For we have added to all our sins the evil of asking for a king.” 1 Samuel 12:12-14 But when you saw that Nahash king of the Ammonites was moving against you, you said to me, ‘No, we must have a king to rule over us’—even though the LORD your God was your king. / Now here is the king you have chosen, the one you requested. Behold, the LORD has placed a king over you. / If you fear the LORD and serve Him and obey His voice, and if you do not rebel against the command of the LORD, and if both you and the king who rules over you follow the LORD your God, then all will be well. 1 Samuel 15:23 For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance is like the wickedness of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has rejected you as king.” 1 Samuel 15:26 “I will not return with you,” Samuel replied. “For you have rejected the word of the LORD, and He has rejected you as king over Israel.” 1 Samuel 15:28 So Samuel said to him, “The LORD has torn the kingdom of Israel from you today and has given it to your neighbor who is better than you. 1 Samuel 15:35 And to the day of his death, Samuel never again visited Saul. Samuel mourned for Saul, and the LORD regretted that He had made Saul king over Israel. 1 Samuel 16:1 Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.” 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:13 So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah. 1 Samuel 16:14 Now the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and a spirit of distress from the LORD began to torment him. 1 Samuel 16:23 And whenever the spirit from God came upon Saul, David would pick up his harp and play. Then Saul would find relief and feel better, and the spirit of distress would depart from him. 1 Samuel 17:37 David added, “The LORD, who delivered me from the claws of the lion and the bear, will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” “Go,” said Saul, “and may the LORD be with you.” Treasury of Scripture For which cause both you and all your company are gathered together against the LORD: and what is Aaron, that you murmur against him? against Numbers 16:3 And they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, and said unto them, Ye take too much upon you, seeing all the congregation are holy, every one of them, and the LORD is among them: wherefore then lift ye up yourselves above the congregation of the LORD? 1 Samuel 8:7 And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them. Luke 10:16 He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me. what is Aaron Exodus 16:7,8 And in the morning, then ye shall see the glory of the LORD; for that he heareth your murmurings against the LORD: and what are we, that ye murmur against us? … Exodus 17:2 Wherefore the people did chide with Moses, and said, Give us water that we may drink. And Moses said unto them, Why chide ye with me? wherefore do ye tempt the LORD? Acts 5:4 Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God. Jump to Previous Aaron Assembled Band Banded Cause Company Crying Met Murmur TogetherJump to Next Aaron Assembled Band Banded Cause Company Crying Met Murmur TogetherNumbers 16 1. The rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram23. 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 Therefore, it is you and all your followers who have conspired against the LORD! This phrase addresses the rebellion led by Korah, Dathan, and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. The context is the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after the Exodus from Egypt. The rebellion is not merely against human leaders but against God Himself, as Moses was appointed by God to lead His people. This highlights the seriousness of the rebellion, as it challenges divine authority. The use of "conspired" indicates a deliberate and organized effort to undermine God's chosen leadership. This rebellion can be seen as a type of the ultimate rebellion against God, which is sin. The phrase also echoes the theme of authority and submission found throughout Scripture, such as in Romans 13:1-2, where believers are instructed to submit to governing authorities as they are established by God. As for Aaron, who is he that you should grumble against him?” Persons / Places / Events 1. KorahA Levite who led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron, challenging their leadership and the priesthood. 2. Moses The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt and through the wilderness. 3. Aaron The brother of Moses and the appointed high priest, serving as a mediator between God and the Israelites. 4. Israelites The people of God, who were often rebellious and discontent during their journey in the wilderness. 5. The Tabernacle The dwelling place of God among His people, where Aaron and his sons served as priests. Teaching Points Respect for God-Ordained LeadershipGod appoints leaders for His purposes, and rebelling against them is akin to rebelling against God Himself. We must respect and support those whom God has placed in authority over us. The Danger of Grumbling and Discontent Grumbling against God's chosen leaders reflects a deeper discontent with God's plan. We should cultivate gratitude and trust in God's sovereignty, even when we don't understand His ways. The Seriousness of Rebellion Rebellion against God's order is a serious sin with severe consequences. We must guard our hearts against pride and the desire for power that leads to such rebellion. The Role of Intercession Aaron's role as a high priest points to the importance of intercession. We are called to pray for our leaders and seek God's guidance and blessing upon them.Verse 11. - For which cause both thou and all thy company are gathered together. It does not follow that Korah was seeking an exclusive dignity for himself; or for his tribe. His "company" apparently included representative men from all the tribes, or at least from many (see on verse 2). They were seeking the priesthood because they affirmed it to be the common possession of all Israelites. Against the Lord. It was in his name that they appeared, and to some extent no doubt sincerely; but since they appeared to dispute an ordinance actually and historically made by God himself, it was indeed against him that they were gathered. And what is Aaron, that ye murmur against him? The construction is broken, as so often when we have the ipsissima verba of Moses, whose meekness did not enable him to speak calmly under provocation. The sentence runs, "For which cause thou and all thy company who arc gathered against the Lord, - and Aaron, who is he, that ye murmur against him?" It was easy to represent the position of Aaron in an invidious light, as though they were assailing some personal sacerdotal pretensions; but in truth he was only a poor servant of God doing what he was bid. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Therefore,לָכֵ֗ן (lā·ḵên) Adverb Strong's 3651: So -- thus it is you אַתָּה֙ (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you and all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every your followers עֲדָ֣תְךָ֔ (‘ă·ḏā·ṯə·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 5712: A stated assemblage who have conspired הַנֹּעָדִ֖ים (han·nō·‘ā·ḏîm) Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 3259: To fix upon, to meet, to summon, to direct, to engage against עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the LORD! יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel As for Aaron, וְאַהֲרֹ֣ן (wə·’a·hă·rōn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses who מַה־ (mah-) Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what is he ה֔וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are that כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction you should grumble תַלִּ֖ינוּ (ṯal·lî·nū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 3885: To stop, to stay permanently, to be obstinate against him?” עָלָֽיו׃ (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Links Numbers 16:11 NIVNumbers 16:11 NLT Numbers 16:11 ESV Numbers 16:11 NASB Numbers 16:11 KJV Numbers 16:11 BibleApps.com Numbers 16:11 Biblia Paralela Numbers 16:11 Chinese Bible Numbers 16:11 French Bible Numbers 16:11 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 16:11 Therefore you and all your company (Nu Num.) |
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