Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They went down alive into the realm of the dead, with everything they owned; the earth closed over them, and they perished and were gone from the community. New Living Translation So they went down alive into the grave, along with all their belongings. The earth closed over them, and they all vanished from among the people of Israel. English Standard Version So they and all that belonged to them went down alive into Sheol, and the earth closed over them, and they perished from the midst of the assembly. Berean Standard Bible They went down alive into Sheol with all they owned. The earth closed over them, and they vanished from the assembly. King James Bible They, and all that appertained to them, went down alive into the pit, and the earth closed upon them: and they perished from among the congregation. New King James Version So they and all those with them went down alive into the pit; the earth closed over them, and they perished from among the assembly. New American Standard Bible So they and all that belonged to them went down alive to Sheol; and the earth closed over them, and they perished from the midst of the assembly. NASB 1995 So they and all that belonged to them went down alive to Sheol; and the earth closed over them, and they perished from the midst of the assembly. NASB 1977 So they and all that belonged to them went down alive to Sheol; and the earth closed over them, and they perished from the midst of the assembly. Legacy Standard Bible So they and all that belonged to them went down to Sheol alive; and the earth closed over them, and they perished from the midst of the assembly. Amplified Bible So they and all that belonged to them went down alive to Sheol; and the earth closed over them, and they perished from among the assembly. Christian Standard Bible They went down alive into Sheol with all that belonged to them. The earth closed over them, and they vanished from the assembly. Holman Christian Standard Bible They went down alive into Sheol with all that belonged to them. The earth closed over them, and they vanished from the assembly. American Standard Version So they, and all that appertained to them, went down alive into Sheol: and the earth closed upon them, and they perished from among the assembly. English Revised Version So they, and all that appertained to them, went down alive into the pit: and the earth closed upon them, and they perished from among the assembly. GOD'S WORD® Translation They went down alive to their graves with everything that belonged to them. The ground covered them, and so they disappeared from the assembly. Good News Translation So they went down alive to the world of the dead, with their possessions. The earth closed over them, and they vanished. International Standard Version So they and all that belonged to them descended alive to Sheol. Then the earth closed over them. That's how they were annihilated from the assembly. Majority Standard Bible They went down alive into Sheol with all they owned. The earth closed over them, and they vanished from the assembly. NET Bible They and all that they had went down alive into the pit, and the earth closed over them. So they perished from among the community. New Heart English Bible So they, and all that appertained to them, went down alive into Sheol: and the earth closed on them, and they perished from among the assembly. Webster's Bible Translation They, and all that appertained to them went down alive into the pit, and the earth closed upon them: and they perished from among the congregation. World English Bible So they, and all that belonged to them went down alive into Sheol. The earth closed on them, and they perished from among the assembly. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand they go down—they and all that they have—alive to Sheol, and the earth closes over them, and they perish from the midst of the assembly; Young's Literal Translation and they go down, they, and all that they have, alive to Sheol, and the earth closeth over them, and they perish from the midst of the assembly; Smith's Literal Translation And they went down, and all which is to them, living, to hades, and the earth shall cover over them; and they shall perish from the midst of the gathering. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they went down alive into hell the ground closing upon them, and they perished from among the people. Catholic Public Domain Version And they descended alive, the ground closing around them, into the underworld, and they perished from the midst of the mulititude. New American Bible They went down alive to Sheol with all belonging to them; the earth closed over them, and they disappeared from the assembly. New Revised Standard Version So they with all that belonged to them went down alive into Sheol; the earth closed over them, and they perished from the midst of the assembly. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThey, and all that belonged to them went down alive into Sheol, and the earth closed upon them, and they perished from among the congregation. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And those went down, and everything that they had, alive to Sheol, and the Earth was covered over them and they were destroyed from within the assembly. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So they, and all that appertained to them, went down alive into the pit; and the earth closed upon them, and they perished from among the assembly. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they went down and all that they had, alive into Hades; and the ground covered them, and they perished from the midst of the congregation. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Earth Swallows Korah…32and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them and their households—all Korah’s men and all their possessions. 33They went down alive into Sheol with all they owned. The earth closed over them, and they vanished from the assembly. 34At their cries, all the people of Israel who were around them fled, saying, “The earth may swallow us too!”… Cross References Deuteronomy 11:6 and what He did in the midst of all the Israelites to Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab the Reubenite, when the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them, their households, their tents, and every living thing that belonged to them. Psalm 106:17-18 The earth opened up and swallowed Dathan; it covered the assembly of Abiram. / Then fire blazed through their company; flames consumed the wicked. Jude 1:11 Woe to them! They have traveled the path of Cain; they have rushed headlong into the error of Balaam; they have perished in Korah’s rebellion. Hebrews 12:25 See to it that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if the people did not escape when they refused Him who warned them on earth, how much less will we escape if we reject Him who warns us from heaven? 1 Corinthians 10:10-11 And do not complain, as some of them did, and were killed by the destroying angel. / Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come. Matthew 11:23 And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Sodom, it would have remained to this day. Revelation 12:16 But the earth helped the woman and opened its mouth to swallow up the river that the dragon had poured from his mouth. Isaiah 5:14 Therefore Sheol enlarges its throat and opens wide its enormous jaws, and down go Zion’s nobles and masses, her revelers and carousers! Ezekiel 32:18-32 “Son of man, wail for the multitudes of Egypt, and consign her and the daughters of the mighty nations to the depths of the earth with those who descend to the Pit: / Whom do you surpass in beauty? Go down and be placed with the uncircumcised! / They will fall among those slain by the sword. The sword is appointed! Let them drag her away along with all her multitudes. ... Job 31:12 For it is a fire that burns down to Abaddon; it would root out my entire harvest. Luke 10:15 And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades! Acts 5:5-10 On hearing these words, Ananias fell down and died. And great fear came over all who heard what had happened. / Then the young men stepped forward, wrapped up his body, and carried him out and buried him. / About three hours later his wife also came in, unaware of what had happened. ... 2 Peter 2:4-6 For if God did not spare the angels when they sinned, but cast them deep into hell, placing them in chains of darkness to be held for judgment; / if He did not spare the ancient world when He brought the flood on its ungodly people, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, among the eight; / if He condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to destruction, reducing them to ashes as an example of what is coming on the ungodly; Matthew 23:33 You snakes! You brood of vipers! How will you escape the sentence of hell? Isaiah 14:9-11 Sheol beneath is eager to meet you upon your arrival. It stirs the spirits of the dead to greet you—all the rulers of the earth. It makes all the kings of the nations rise from their thrones. / They will all respond to you, saying, “You too have become weak, as we are; you have become like us!” / Your pomp has been brought down to Sheol, along with the music of your harps. Maggots are your bed and worms your blanket. Treasury of Scripture They, and all that appertained to them, went down alive into the pit, and the earth closed on them: and they perished from among the congregation. into the Psalm 9:15 The heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made: in the net which they hid is their own foot taken. Psalm 55:23 But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee. Psalm 69:15 Let not the waterflood overflow me, neither let the deep swallow me up, and let not the pit shut her mouth upon me. they perished Jude 1:11 Woe unto them! for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward, and perished in the gainsaying of Core. Jump to Previous Alive Appertained Assembly Belonged Closed Community Congregation Covered Cut Earth Meeting Midst Owned Perished Pit Sheol Shut Theirs UnderworldJump to Next Alive Appertained Assembly Belonged Closed Community Congregation Covered Cut Earth Meeting Midst Owned Perished Pit Sheol Shut Theirs UnderworldNumbers 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 They went down alive into Sheol with all they owned. This phrase describes the judgment of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, who led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron. "Sheol" in the Hebrew context refers to the realm of the dead, a place of darkness and separation from the living. The fact that they went down "alive" emphasizes the immediacy and severity of God's judgment. This event is unique in that it was a direct and supernatural act of God, demonstrating His authority and the seriousness of rebellion against His appointed leaders. The inclusion of "with all they owned" signifies the totality of their judgment, affecting not just the individuals but their entire households and possessions, highlighting the communal nature of sin and its consequences in the ancient Near Eastern context. The earth closed over them, and they vanished from the assembly. Persons / Places / Events 1. KorahA Levite who led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron, challenging their leadership and the priesthood. 2. Dathan and Abiram Reubenites who joined Korah in his rebellion, questioning Moses' leadership and authority. 3. Moses The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt and through the wilderness. 4. Aaron The brother of Moses and the high priest, whose priestly authority was challenged by Korah and his followers. 5. Sheol The Hebrew term for the realm of the dead, often depicted as a place of darkness and separation from the living. Teaching Points The Danger of RebellionKorah's account serves as a warning against rebelling against God's appointed leaders. It reminds us of the importance of respecting and submitting to spiritual authority. God's Sovereignty in Leadership The event underscores that God chooses and establishes leaders according to His will. Trusting in His sovereignty is crucial for maintaining unity and order within the community of believers. Consequences of Sin The dramatic judgment on Korah and his followers illustrates the serious consequences of sin and disobedience. It calls believers to examine their hearts and align their actions with God's commands. The Reality of Divine Judgment The earth swallowing the rebels is a vivid reminder of God's power and the reality of divine judgment. It encourages believers to live in reverence and awe of God's holiness. Community and Accountability The incident highlights the importance of community accountability and the dangers of allowing dissent and division to take root within the body of Christ. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Theyהֵ֣ם (hêm) Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They went down וַיֵּ֨רְד֜וּ (way·yê·rə·ḏū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3381: To come or go down, descend alive חַיִּ֖ים (ḥay·yîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life into Sheol שְׁאֹ֑לָה (šə·’ō·lāh) Noun - common singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 7585: Underworld (place to which people descend at death) with all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every they owned. אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that The earth הָאָ֔רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land closed וַתְּכַ֤ס (wat·tə·ḵas) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3680: To plump, fill up hollows, to cover over them, עֲלֵיהֶם֙ (‘ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against and they vanished וַיֹּאבְד֖וּ (way·yō·ḇə·ḏū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 6: To wander away, lose oneself, to perish from מִתּ֥וֹךְ (mit·tō·wḵ) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre the assembly. הַקָּהָֽל׃ (haq·qā·hāl) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6951: Assembly, convocation, congregation Links Numbers 16:33 NIVNumbers 16:33 NLT Numbers 16:33 ESV Numbers 16:33 NASB Numbers 16:33 KJV Numbers 16:33 BibleApps.com Numbers 16:33 Biblia Paralela Numbers 16:33 Chinese Bible Numbers 16:33 French Bible Numbers 16:33 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 16:33 So they and all that appertained (Nu Num.) |
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