Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He warned the assembly, “Move back from the tents of these wicked men! Do not touch anything belonging to them, or you will be swept away because of all their sins.” New Living Translation “Quick!” he told the people. “Get away from the tents of these wicked men, and don’t touch anything that belongs to them. If you do, you will be destroyed for their sins.” English Standard Version And he spoke to the congregation, saying, “Depart, please, from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of theirs, lest you be swept away with all their sins.” Berean Standard Bible And he warned the congregation, “Move away now from the tents of these wicked men. Do not touch anything that belongs to them, or you will be swept away because of all their sins.” King James Bible And he spake unto the congregation, saying, Depart, I pray you, from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of theirs, lest ye be consumed in all their sins. New King James Version And he spoke to the congregation, saying, “Depart now from the tents of these wicked men! Touch nothing of theirs, lest you be consumed in all their sins.” New American Standard Bible and he spoke to the congregation, saying, “Get away now from the tents of these wicked men, and do not touch anything that belongs to them, or you will be swept away in all their sin!” NASB 1995 and he spoke to the congregation, saying, “Depart now from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing that belongs to them, or you will be swept away in all their sin.” NASB 1977 and he spoke to the congregation, saying, “Depart now from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing that belongs to them, lest you be swept away in all their sin.” Legacy Standard Bible and he spoke to the congregation, saying, “Turn aside now from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing that belongs to them, lest you be swept away in all their sin.” Amplified Bible And he said to the congregation, “Get away from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of theirs, or you will be swept away in all their sin.” Christian Standard Bible He warned the community, “Get away now from the tents of these wicked men. Don’t touch anything that belongs to them, or you will be swept away because of all their sins.” Holman Christian Standard Bible He warned the community, “Get away now from the tents of these wicked men. Don’t touch anything that belongs to them, or you will be swept away because of all their sins.” American Standard Version And he spake unto the congregation, saying, Depart, I pray you, from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of theirs, lest ye be consumed in all their sins. Contemporary English Version Then Moses warned the people, "Get away from the tents of these sinful men! Don't touch anything that belongs to them or you'll be wiped out." English Revised Version And he spake unto the congregation, saying, Depart, I pray you, from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of theirs, lest ye be consumed in all their sins. GOD'S WORD® Translation He said to the community, "Move away from the tents of these wicked men. Don't touch anything that belongs to them, or you'll be swept away because of all their sins." Good News Translation He said to the people, "Get away from the tents of these wicked men and don't touch anything that belongs to them. Otherwise, you will be wiped out with them for all their sins." International Standard Version Then he told the community, "Move away from the camps of these wicked men and don't touch anything that belongs to them. That way you won't be destroyed along with all their sins." Majority Standard Bible And he warned the congregation, ?Move away now from the tents of these wicked men. Do not touch anything that belongs to them, or you will be swept away because of all their sins.? NET Bible And he said to the community, "Move away from the tents of these wicked men, and do not touch anything they have, lest you be destroyed because of all their sins." New Heart English Bible He spoke to the congregation, saying, "Depart, please, from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of theirs, lest you be consumed in all their sins." Webster's Bible Translation And he spoke to the congregation, saying, Depart, I pray you, from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of theirs, lest ye be consumed in all their sins. World English Bible He spoke to the congregation, saying, “Depart, please, from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of theirs, lest you be consumed in all their sins!” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he speaks to the congregation, saying, “Now turn aside from the tents of these wicked men, and do not come against anything that they have, lest you are consumed in all their sins.” Young's Literal Translation and he speaketh unto the company, saying, 'Turn aside, I pray you, from the tents of these wicked men, and come not against anything that they have, lest ye be consumed in all their sins.' Smith's Literal Translation And he will speak to the assembly, saying, Remove, now, from the tents of these guilty men, and ye shall not touch upon any thing which is to them lest ye shall he destroyed in all their sin. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe said to the multitude: Depart from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of theirs, lest you be involved in their sins. Catholic Public Domain Version and he said to the crowd, “Withdraw from the tabernacles of these impious men, and touch nothing which pertains to them, lest you become involved in their sins.” New American Bible Then he spoke to the community, “Move away from the tents of these wicked men and do not touch anything that is theirs: otherwise you too will be swept away because of all their sins.” New Revised Standard Version He said to the congregation, “Turn away from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of theirs, or you will be swept away for all their sins.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he spoke to all the congregation and said to them, Depart from the tents of these sinful men and touch nothing of theirs, lest you be consumed in their sins. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he spoke with the whole assembly and he said to them: “Separate from the tents of these men who are sinners and you shall not touch anything that is theirs, that you will not be destroyed in their sins.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he spoke unto the congregation, saying: 'Depart, I pray you, from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of theirs, lest ye be swept away in all their sins.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And he spoke to the congregation, saying, Separate yourselves from the tents of these stubborn men, and touch nothing that belongs to them, lest ye be consumed with them in all their sin. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Moses Separates the People…25So Moses got up and went to Dathan and Abiram, and the elders of Israel followed him. 26And he warned the congregation, “Move away now from the tents of these wicked men. Do not touch anything that belongs to them, or you will be swept away because of all their sins.” 27So they moved away from the dwellings of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. Meanwhile, Dathan and Abiram had come out and stood at the entrances to their tents with their wives and children and infants.… Cross References 2 Timothy 2:19 Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.” Revelation 18:4 Then I heard another voice from heaven say: “Come out of her, My people, so that you will not share in her sins or contract any of her plagues. Isaiah 52:11 Depart, depart, go out from there! Touch no unclean thing; come out from it, purify yourselves, you who carry the vessels of the LORD. 2 Corinthians 6:17 “Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.” Psalm 1:1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. Proverbs 4:14-15 Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers. / Avoid it; do not travel on it. Turn from it and pass on by. Ephesians 5:11 Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. 1 Timothy 5:22 Do not be too quick in the laying on of hands and thereby share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure. Jeremiah 51:6 Flee from Babylon! Escape with your lives! Do not be destroyed in her punishment. For this is the time of the LORD’s vengeance; He will pay her what she deserves. 1 Corinthians 10:21 You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot partake in the table of the Lord and the table of demons too. 1 John 2:15-17 Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. / For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. / The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever. 2 Peter 2:9 if all this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment. Genesis 19:12-17 Then the two men said to Lot, “Do you have anyone else here—a son-in-law, your sons or daughters, or anyone else in the city who belongs to you? Get them out of here, / because we are about to destroy this place. For the outcry to the LORD against its people is so great that He has sent us to destroy it.” / So Lot went out and spoke to the sons-in-law who were pledged in marriage to his daughters. “Get up,” he said. “Get out of this place, for the LORD is about to destroy the city!” But his sons-in-law thought he was joking. ... Joshua 7:13 Get up and consecrate the people, saying, ‘Consecrate yourselves for tomorrow, for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: Among you, O Israel, there are things devoted to destruction. You cannot stand against your enemies until you remove them. Psalm 26:4-5 I do not sit with deceitful men, nor keep company with hypocrites. / I hate the mob of evildoers, and refuse to sit with the wicked. Treasury of Scripture And he spoke to the congregation, saying, Depart, I pray you, from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of their's, lest you be consumed in all their sins. depart, I pray you. Leviticus 16:21-24 And Aaron shall lay both his hands upon the head of the live goat, and confess over him all the iniquities of the children of Israel, and all their transgressions in all their sins, putting them upon the head of the goat, and shall send him away by the hand of a fit man into the wilderness: … Genesis 19:12-14 And the men said unto Lot, Hast thou here any besides? son in law, and thy sons, and thy daughters, and whatsoever thou hast in the city, bring them out of this place: … Deuteronomy 13:17 And there shall cleave nought of the cursed thing to thine hand: that the LORD may turn from the fierceness of his anger, and shew thee mercy, and have compassion upon thee, and multiply thee, as he hath sworn unto thy fathers; Jump to Previous Assembly Belonging Belongs Congregation Consumed Depart Evil Move Perish Punishment Sin Sins Swept Tents Theirs Touch Touching Warned WickedJump to Next Assembly Belonging Belongs Congregation Consumed Depart Evil Move Perish Punishment Sin Sins Swept Tents Theirs Touch Touching Warned WickedNumbers 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 And he warned the congregation Moses, as the leader appointed by God, often acted as a mediator between God and the Israelites. His warning to the congregation highlights his role as a prophet and leader who communicates God's will. This moment reflects the seriousness of rebellion against God's appointed leaders, as seen earlier in the murmuring of the Israelites against Moses and Aaron (Numbers 14:2-4). The warning serves as a call to obedience and discernment, urging the people to separate themselves from those who oppose God's authority. Move away now from the tents of these wicked men Do not touch anything that belongs to them or you will be swept away because of all their sins Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt and through the wilderness. In this passage, Moses is warning the congregation to separate themselves from the rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. 2. Korah, Dathan, and Abiram These men led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron, challenging their God-given authority. They represent disobedience and defiance against God's established order. 3. The Congregation of Israel The assembly of the Israelites who are being warned by Moses to distance themselves from the rebels to avoid sharing in their punishment. 4. The Tents of the Wicked Men Symbolic of the dwelling places and possessions of those who have sinned against God. The tents represent the sphere of influence and the physical manifestation of their rebellion. 5. The Wilderness The setting of this event, representing both a place of testing and a place of divine provision for the Israelites. Teaching Points The Importance of ObedienceObedience to God's commands and His appointed leaders is crucial. Rebellion against God's order leads to severe consequences. Separation from Sin Just as the Israelites were warned to distance themselves from the tents of the wicked, Christians are called to separate themselves from sinful influences and practices. The Consequences of Rebellion The account of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram serves as a warning about the dangers of pride and rebellion against God's authority. Community Responsibility The congregation had a responsibility to heed Moses' warning. Similarly, believers today have a responsibility to uphold righteousness within their communities. God's Justice and Mercy While God is just in punishing sin, He is also merciful in providing warnings and opportunities for repentance.Verse 26. - Touch nothing of theirs. Because they, and all that belonged to them, were anathema, devoted to destruction. Compare the case of Achan (Joshua 7:1). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And he warnedוַיְדַבֵּ֨ר (way·ḏab·bêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue the congregation, הָעֵדָ֜ה (hā·‘ê·ḏāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5712: A stated assemblage “Move away ס֣וּרוּ (sū·rū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 5493: To turn aside now נָ֡א (nā) Interjection Strong's 4994: I pray', 'now', 'then' from מֵעַל֩ (mê·‘al) Preposition-m Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the tents אָהֳלֵ֨י (’ā·ho·lê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 168: A tent of these הָאֵ֔לֶּה (hā·’êl·leh) Article | Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those wicked הָֽרְשָׁעִים֙ (hā·rə·šā·‘îm) Article | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person men. הָאֲנָשִׁ֤ים (hā·’ă·nā·šîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person Do not וְאַֽל־ (wə·’al-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 408: Not touch תִּגְּע֖וּ (tig·gə·‘ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 5060: To touch, lay the hand upon, to reach, violently, to strike anything בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every that belongs to them, אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that or פֶּן־ (pen-) Conjunction Strong's 6435: Removal, lest you will be swept away תִּסָּפ֖וּ (tis·sā·p̄ū) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 5595: To sweep or snatch away, catch up because of all בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every their sins.” חַטֹּאתָֽם׃ (ḥaṭ·ṭō·ṯām) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 2403: An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender Links Numbers 16:26 NIVNumbers 16:26 NLT Numbers 16:26 ESV Numbers 16:26 NASB Numbers 16:26 KJV Numbers 16:26 BibleApps.com Numbers 16:26 Biblia Paralela Numbers 16:26 Chinese Bible Numbers 16:26 French Bible Numbers 16:26 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 16:26 He spoke to the congregation saying Depart (Nu Num.) |
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