numbers 16:9

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Numbers 16:9

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
Numbers 16:9
Verse 9 of 50

Scripture focus

[Seemeth it but] a small thing unto you, that the God of Israel hath separated you from the congregation of Israel, to bring you near to himself to do the service of the tabernacle of the LORD, and to stand before the congregation to minister unto them?

Numbers 16:9KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Numbers 16:9

Theological / Devotional

A small thing. Rather, “Is it too little for you?” Compare with Num. 16:13; Isa. 7:13. Korah and the Levites in his company already possessed great privileges beyond those of the other tribes, but were not satisfied. They desired to have the same prerogatives as the family of Aaron.

Near to himself. The Levites had already been appointed to the sacred service; therefore, for them to seek the priesthood also was a most flagrant presumption.

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