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Numbers 16:5-7

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

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5. And he spake unto Korah and unto all his company, saying, Even to morrow the LORD will shew who [are] his, and [who is] holy; and will cause [him] to come near unto him: even [him] whom he hath chosen will he cause to come near unto him. 6. This do; Take you censers, Korah, and all his company; 7. And put fire therein, and put incense in them before the LORD to morrow: and it shall be [that] the man whom the LORD doth choose, he [shall be] holy: [ye take] too much upon you, ye sons of Levi.

Numbers 16:5-7 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Numbers 16:5

Theological / Devotional

Spake unto Korah. Moses rose up from his prayer and addressed Korah as the leader of the group. God immediately answered the prayer of Moses, directing him by His Spirit.

Even to morrow. Literally, “the morning.” There was to be no delay, no suspense, beyond that of the rest of the day, to allow them time to think over what they were doing, and to repent and retract if they were so minded.

The Lord will shew. Jehovah would take charge, probably giving some outward sign for which they were to wait.

Who is holy. That is, “who are his.” The men who are His are the holy, separated, consecrated individuals, those eligible for the highest service.

To come near. It is possible that the meaning here is to approach the altar to minister there. This expression is commonly used of the priests (Lev. 21:17; Eze. 40:46).

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