Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But 14,700 people died from the plague, in addition to those who had died because of Korah. New Living Translation But 14,700 people died in that plague, in addition to those who had died in the affair involving Korah. English Standard Version Now those who died in the plague were 14,700, besides those who died in the affair of Korah. Berean Standard Bible But those who died from the plague numbered 14,700, in addition to those who had died on account of Korah. King James Bible Now they that died in the plague were fourteen thousand and seven hundred, beside them that died about the matter of Korah. New King James Version Now those who died in the plague were fourteen thousand seven hundred, besides those who died in the Korah incident. New American Standard Bible But those who died by the plague were 14,700 in number, besides those who died on account of Korah. NASB 1995 But those who died by the plague were 14,700, besides those who died on account of Korah. NASB 1977 But those who died by the plague were 14,700, besides those who died on account of Korah. Legacy Standard Bible But those who died by the plague were 14,700, besides those who died on account of Korah. Amplified Bible But those who died in the plague were 14,700, besides those who died because of Korah. Christian Standard Bible But those who died from the plague numbered 14,700, in addition to those who died because of the Korah incident. Holman Christian Standard Bible But those who died from the plague numbered 14,700, in addition to those who died because of the Korah incident. American Standard Version Now they that died by the plague were fourteen thousand and seven hundred, besides them that died about the matter of Korah. Contemporary English Version But 14,700 Israelites were dead, not counting those who had died with Korah and his followers. English Revised Version Now they that died by the plague were fourteen thousand and seven hundred, besides them that died about the matter of Korah. GOD'S WORD® Translation Still, 14,700 died from the plague in addition to those who had died because of Korah. Good News Translation The number of people who died was 14,700, not counting those who died in Korah's rebellion. International Standard Version Those who died due to the plague numbered 14,700, not counting those who died due to the matter with Korah. Majority Standard Bible But those who died from the plague numbered 14,700, in addition to those who had died on account of Korah. NET Bible Now 14,700 people died in the plague, in addition to those who died in the event with Korah. New Heart English Bible Now those who died by the plague were fourteen thousand and seven hundred, besides those who died about the matter of Korah. Webster's Bible Translation Now they that died in the plague were fourteen thousand and seven hundred, besides them that died about the matter of Korah. World English Bible Now those who died by the plague were fourteen thousand seven hundred, in addition to those who died about the matter of Korah. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand those who die by the plague are fourteen thousand and seven hundred, apart from those who die for the matter of Korah; Young's Literal Translation and those who die by the plague are fourteen thousand and seven hundred, apart from those who die for the matter of Korah; Smith's Literal Translation And they dying in the smiting will be fourteen thousand and seven hundred, besides they dying for the words of Korah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the number of them that were slain was fourteen thousand and seven hundred men, besides them that had perished in the sedition of Core. Catholic Public Domain Version But the number of those who were struck down was fourteen thousand men, and seven hundred, aside from those who had perished in the sedition of Korah. New American Bible There were fourteen thousand seven hundred dead from the scourge, in addition to those who died because of Korah. New Revised Standard Version Those who died by the plague were fourteen thousand seven hundred, besides those who died in the affair of Korah. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow those who died in the plague were fourteen thousand and seven hundred, besides those who died in the sedition of Korah. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And there were fourteen thousand and seven hundred that died in the plague suddenly apart from who died in the dissension of Qorakh. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Now they that died by the plague were fourteen thousand and seven hundred, besides them that died about the matter of Korah. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they that died in the plague were fourteen thousand and seven hundred, besides those that died on account of Core. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Murmuring and Plague…48He stood between the living and the dead, and the plague was halted. 49 But those who died from the plague numbered 14,700, in addition to those who had died on account of Korah. 50Then Aaron returned to Moses at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, since the plague had been halted.… Cross References 1 Corinthians 10:10 And do not complain, as some of them did, and were killed by the destroying angel. 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. 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. Hebrews 3:17 And with whom was God angry for forty years? Was it not with those who sinned, whose bodies fell in the wilderness? 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. 2 Peter 2:6 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; Romans 1:18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness. 1 Samuel 2:6 The LORD brings death and gives life; He brings down to Sheol and raises up. Revelation 11:13 And in that hour there was a great earthquake, and a tenth of the city collapsed. Seven thousand were killed in the quake, and the rest were terrified and gave glory to the God of heaven. Matthew 23:33 You snakes! You brood of vipers! How will you escape the sentence of hell? Exodus 12:29 Now at midnight the LORD struck down every firstborn male in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh, who sat on his throne, to the firstborn of the prisoner in the dungeon, as well as all the firstborn among the livestock. 2 Chronicles 26:19 Uzziah, with a censer in his hand to offer incense, was enraged. But while he raged against the priests in their presence in the house of the LORD before the altar of incense, leprosy broke out on his forehead. Acts 5:5 On hearing these words, Ananias fell down and died. And great fear came over all who heard what had happened. Leviticus 10:1-2 Now Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu took their censers, put fire in them and added incense, and offered unauthorized fire before the LORD, contrary to His command. / So fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed them, and they died in the presence of the LORD. Isaiah 66:16 For by fire and by His sword, the LORD will execute judgment on all flesh, and many will be slain by the LORD. Treasury of Scripture Now they that died in the plague were fourteen thousand and seven hundred, beside them that died about the matter of Korah. fourteen thousand Numbers 16:32-35 And the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up, and their houses, and all the men that appertained unto Korah, and all their goods… Numbers 25:9 And those that died in the plague were twenty and four thousand. 1 Chronicles 21:14 So the LORD sent pestilence upon Israel: and there fell of Israel seventy thousand men. Jump to Previous Account Addition Affair Apart Besides Caused Deaths Die Died Disease End Hundred Korah Matter Plague Seven ThousandJump to Next Account Addition Affair Apart Besides Caused Deaths Die Died Disease End Hundred Korah Matter Plague Seven ThousandNumbers 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 But those who died from the plague numbered 14,700 This phrase refers to the divine judgment that followed the rebellion led by Korah, Dathan, and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. The plague was a direct consequence of the people's grumbling and rebellion against God's appointed leaders. The number 14,700 signifies the severity of the judgment and serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of disobedience to God. In biblical numerology, the number 7 often represents completeness or perfection, which may imply the completeness of God's judgment in this instance. This event underscores the holiness of God and His intolerance for rebellion, echoing the broader biblical theme that sin leads to death (Romans 6:23). in addition to those who had died on account of Korah 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 first high priest of Israel, appointed by God. 4. The Plague A divine punishment sent by God as a result of the rebellion, which resulted in the death of 14,700 Israelites. 5. The Israelites The chosen people of God, who were journeying through the wilderness to the Promised Land. Teaching Points The Consequences of RebellionRebellion against God's appointed leaders and His commands leads to severe consequences. We must respect and submit to God's authority. The Seriousness of Sin Sin is not a trivial matter. The plague that struck the Israelites serves as a reminder of the seriousness of sin and its impact on the community. God's Justice and Mercy While God is just and punishes sin, He also provides opportunities for repentance and restoration. We must seek His mercy and forgiveness. The Importance of Intercession Moses and Aaron's intercession for the people highlights the power and necessity of prayer and standing in the gap for others. Learning from the Past The events in Numbers 16 serve as a warning and lesson for us today. We should learn from the past to avoid repeating the same mistakes.Verse 49. - Fourteen thousand and seven hundred. A very large number to have died in the course of a few minutes, as the narrative seems to imply. The plague was undoubtedly of a supernatural character, and cannot be considered as a pestilence or other natural visitation. Beside them that died about the matter of Korah. These were (1) the two hundred and fifty men who offered incense, (2) Dathan and Abiram, and their families, (3) probably Korah himself, . . . Hebrew But those who diedהַמֵּתִים֙ (ham·mê·ṯîm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 4191: To die, to kill from the plague בַּמַּגֵּפָ֔ה (bam·mag·gê·p̄āh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4046: A blow, slaughter, plague, pestilence numbered 14,700, אַרְבָּעָ֥ה (’ar·bā·‘āh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 702: Four in addition to מִלְּבַ֥ד (mil·lə·ḇaḏ) Preposition-m, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 905: Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of those who had died הַמֵּתִ֖ים (ham·mê·ṯîm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 4191: To die, to kill on account עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against of Korah. קֹֽרַח׃ (qō·raḥ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7141: Korah -- an Edomite name, also an Israelite name Links Numbers 16:49 NIVNumbers 16:49 NLT Numbers 16:49 ESV Numbers 16:49 NASB Numbers 16:49 KJV Numbers 16:49 BibleApps.com Numbers 16:49 Biblia Paralela Numbers 16:49 Chinese Bible Numbers 16:49 French Bible Numbers 16:49 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 16:49 Now those who died by the plague (Nu Num.) |
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