Numbers 16:31-35

“And it came to pass, as he had made an end of speaking all these words, that the ground clave asunder that was under them: 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. They, and all that appertained to them, went down alive into the pit, and the earth closed upon them: and they perished from among the congregation. And all Israel that were round about them fled at the cry of them: for they said, Lest the earth swallow us up also. And there came out a fire from the LORD, and consumed the two hundred and fifty men that offered incense.”

"And it came to pass, as he had made an end of speaking all these words, that the ground clave asunder that was under them: 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. They, and all that appertained to them, went down alive into the pit, and the earth closed upon them: and they perished from among the congregation. And all Israel that were round about them fled at the cry of them: for they said, Lest the earth swallow us up also. And there came out a fire from the LORD, and consumed the two hundred and fifty men that offered incense." - Numbers 16:31-35
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What does Numbers 16:31-35 mean?

Numbers 16:31-35 in the King James Version of the Bible reads: 31 And it came to pass, as he had made an end of speaking all these words, that the ground clave asunder that was under them: 32 And the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up, and their houses, and all the…

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The Weight of Rebellion: A Reflection on Numbers 16:31-35

In the riveting narrative of Numbers 16, we encounter a stark and awe-inspiring illustration of God's holiness and the dire consequences of rebellion against His divinely appointed authority. This passage is a poignant reminder that God is serious about His commandments and His…

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A Prayer for Humility and Obedience

Heavenly Father, King of all creation, we come before You in reverence and awe as we reflect upon the powerful truth in Numbers 16:31-35. Lord, we stand in wonder at Your sovereignty, which was displayed in such a dramatic and fearful event. As Your Word recounts, as soon as the…

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Numbers 16:31-35 - "Numbers 16:31-35: As soon as he finished saying all this, the ground under them split apart and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them and their households, and all those associated with Korah, together with their possessions. They went down alive into the realm of the dead, with everything they owned; the earth closed over them, and they perished and were gone from the community. At their cries, all the Israelites around them fled, shouting, “The earth is going to swallow us too!” And fire came out from the LORD and consumed the 250 men who were offering the incense."
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