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Numbers 16:30

King James Version (KJV)

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Numbers 16:30

Verse 30 of 50

Scripture focus

But if the LORD make a new thing, and the earth open her mouth, and swallow them up, with all that [appertain] unto them, and they go down quick into the pit; then ye shall understand that these men have provoked the LORD.

Numbers 16:30 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Numbers 16:30

Theological / Devotional

Make a new thing. Literally, “but if Jehovah will create a creation.” Moses was asking for an extraordinary manifestation (see Ex. 34:10; Jer. 31:22) that could not be accounted for aside from divine intervention.

Quick into the pit. They were to go down, literally, “alive into sheol,” even as they stood there in perfect health. “Quick” is an archaic word meaning “alive” or “living.” Sheol is the grave, the place of the dead (see on Gen. 37:35 and Ps. 16:10).

Provoked the Lord. Literally, “despised, considered unworthy” of notice (see ch. 14:23).

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