Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and the LORD said to Moses, New Living Translation and the LORD said to Moses, English Standard Version and the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, Berean Standard Bible and the LORD said to Moses, King James Bible And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, New King James Version And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, New American Standard Bible and the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, NASB 1995 and the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, NASB 1977 and the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, Legacy Standard Bible and Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying, Amplified Bible and the LORD spoke to Moses saying, Christian Standard Bible and the LORD said to Moses, Holman Christian Standard Bible and the LORD said to Moses, “ American Standard Version And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying, Contemporary English Version where the LORD said to them, English Revised Version And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD said to Moses, Good News Translation and the LORD said to Moses, International Standard Version The LORD told Moses, Majority Standard Bible and the LORD said to Moses, NET Bible The LORD spoke to Moses: New Heart English Bible The LORD spoke to Moses, saying, Webster's Bible Translation And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, World English Bible Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd YHWH speaks to Moses, saying, Young's Literal Translation And Jehovah speaketh unto Moses, saying, Smith's Literal Translation And Jehovah will speak to Moses, saying, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the Lord said to Moses: Catholic Public Domain Version And the Lord said to Moses: New American Bible and the LORD said to Moses: New Revised Standard Version and the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the LORD spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And LORD JEHOVAH spoke with Moshe and with Ahron and said to them: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the LORD spoke unto Moses, saying: Brenton Septuagint Translation And the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Murmuring and Plague…43Then Moses and Aaron went to the front of the Tent of Meeting, 44and the LORD said to Moses, 45“Get away from this congregation so that I may consume them in an instant.” And Moses and Aaron fell facedown.… Cross References Exodus 32:10 Now leave Me alone, so that My anger may burn against them and consume them. Then I will make you into a great nation.” Deuteronomy 9:14 Leave Me alone, so that I may destroy them and blot out their name from under heaven. Then I will make you into a nation mightier and greater than they are.” Psalm 106:23 So He said He would destroy them—had not Moses His chosen one stood before Him in the breach to divert His wrath from destroying them. Ezekiel 20:21-22 But the children rebelled against Me. They did not walk in My statutes or carefully observe My ordinances—though the man who does these things will live by them—and they profaned My Sabbaths. So I resolved to pour out My wrath upon them and vent My anger against them in the wilderness. / But I withheld My hand and acted for the sake of My name, so that it would not be profaned in the eyes of the nations in whose sight I had brought them out. Ezekiel 22:30-31 I searched for a man among them to repair the wall and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, so that I should not destroy it. But I found no one. / So I have poured out My indignation upon them and consumed them with the fire of My fury. I have brought their ways down upon their own heads, declares the Lord GOD.” Genesis 18:23-32 Abraham stepped forward and said, “Will You really sweep away the righteous with the wicked? / What if there are fifty righteous ones in the city? Will You really sweep it away and not spare the place for the sake of the fifty righteous ones who are there? / Far be it from You to do such a thing—to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike. Far be it from You! Will not the Judge of all the earth do what is right?” ... 1 Samuel 12:23 As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you. And I will continue to teach you the good and right way. 2 Chronicles 7:14 and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land. Jeremiah 18:7-10 At any time I might announce that a nation or kingdom will be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed. / But if that nation I warned turns from its evil, then I will relent of the disaster I had planned to bring. / And if at another time I announce that I will build up and establish a nation or kingdom, ... Amos 7:2-3 And when the locusts had eaten every green plant in the land, I said, “Lord GOD, please forgive! How will Jacob survive, since he is so small?” / So the LORD relented from this plan. “It will not happen,” He said. Amos 7:5-6 Then I said, “Lord GOD, please stop! How will Jacob survive, since he is so small?” / So the LORD relented from this plan. “It will not happen either,” said the Lord GOD. Matthew 3:7 But when John saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his place of baptism, he said to them, “You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the coming wrath? Matthew 23:33 You snakes! You brood of vipers! How will you escape the sentence of hell? Luke 3:7 Then John said to the crowds coming out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the coming wrath? John 3:36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life. Whoever rejects the Son will not see life. Instead, the wrath of God remains on him.” Treasury of Scripture And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, Jump to Previous Moses SpeakethJump to Next Moses SpeakethNumbers 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 the LORD The phrase "and the LORD" refers to Yahweh, the covenant name of God revealed to Moses at the burning bush (Exodus 3:14). In Hebrew, this is "YHWH," often vocalized as Yahweh. This name signifies God's eternal, self-existent nature and His faithfulness to His promises. The use of "the LORD" here emphasizes the direct communication and authority of God in the narrative. It reminds us of God's sovereignty and His active role in guiding and correcting His people. Historically, the Israelites understood this name as a reminder of God's deliverance and ongoing relationship with them. said to Moses Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who communicates directly with Moses. His holiness and justice are central themes in this passage. 2. Moses The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to guide His people out of Egypt and through the wilderness. Moses acts as an intermediary between God and the people. 3. The Israelites The chosen people of God, who are in the wilderness after being delivered from slavery in Egypt. They are often characterized by their rebellion and lack of faith. 4. The Tent of Meeting The sacred place where God would meet with Moses and communicate His will. It symbolizes God's presence among His people. 5. The Rebellion of Korah The context of this verse is the rebellion led by Korah, Dathan, and Abiram against Moses and Aaron, challenging their God-given authority. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and HolinessGod is sovereign and His holiness demands reverence. The rebellion against Moses was ultimately a rebellion against God’s appointed order. The Role of Intercession Moses' role as an intercessor highlights the importance of standing in the gap for others, pointing to Christ as our ultimate intercessor. The Consequences of Rebellion Rebellion against God’s appointed leaders is serious and has dire consequences. This serves as a warning to respect God’s established authority. The Importance of Obedience Obedience to God’s commands is crucial for maintaining a right relationship with Him. The Israelites' repeated disobedience serves as a cautionary tale. God’s Communication with His People God desires to communicate with His people, and He often does so through appointed leaders. We should be attentive to God’s voice through His Word and His messengers. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew and the LORDיְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel said וַיְדַבֵּ֥ר (way·ḏab·bêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Moses, מֹשֶׁ֥ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver Links Numbers 16:44 NIVNumbers 16:44 NLT Numbers 16:44 ESV Numbers 16:44 NASB Numbers 16:44 KJV Numbers 16:44 BibleApps.com Numbers 16:44 Biblia Paralela Numbers 16:44 Chinese Bible Numbers 16:44 French Bible Numbers 16:44 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 16:44 Yahweh spoke to Moses saying (Nu Num.) |