Numbers 16:3

“And they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, and said unto them, Ye take too much upon you, seeing all the congregation are holy, every one of them, and the LORD is among them: wherefore then lift ye up yourselves above the congregation of the LORD?”

"And they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, and said unto them, Ye take too much upon you, seeing all the congregation are holy, every one of them, and the LORD is among them: wherefore then lift ye up yourselves above the congregation of the LORD?" - Numbers 16:3
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What does Numbers 16:3 mean?

Numbers 16:3 in the King James Version of the Bible reads: "And they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, and said unto them, Ye take too much upon you, seeing all the congregation are holy, every one of them, and the Lord is among them: wherefore then…

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Unity or Division: The Weight of Authority

In reading Numbers 16:3, "And they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, and said unto them, Ye take too much upon you, seeing all the congregation are holy, every one of them, and the LORD is among them: wherefore then lift ye up yourselves above the…

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A Prayer for Unity and Humility Amidst Division

O Lord Most High, In the silence of our hearts, we bow before You, acknowledging Your sovereignty and grace. As we reflect upon Your Word in Numbers 16:3, we find ourselves brought into a sacred understanding of the dynamics of leadership, community, and our collective…

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