Numbers 16:4

“And when Moses heard it, he fell upon his face:”

"And when Moses heard it, he fell upon his face:" - Numbers 16:4
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What does Numbers 16:4 mean?

Numbers 16:4 in the King James Version of the Bible reads: "And when Moses heard it, he fell upon his face." This verse is part of the story of Korah's rebellion, a significant event in the history of the Israelites during their time in the wilderness. To understand the meaning…

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The Power of Humility: Learning from Moses' Response

In Numbers 16:4, we read, "And when Moses heard it, he fell upon his face." This moment encapsulates not only a physical response but symbolizes a profound spiritual posture that every believer is invited to emulate—humility before God. The surrounding context of this verse…

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A Prayer of Humility and Intercession

O Sovereign Lord, the Almighty King, Creator of heaven and earth, I come before You today, with a heart burdened by the weight of the world. In the stillness of this moment, I humbly bow my head, recalling the words of Numbers 16:4, *"And when Moses heard it, he fell upon his…

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Numbers 16:4 - "And when Moses heard it, he fell upon his face:"
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Numbers 16:23 - "¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
Numbers 16:44 - "¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
Numbers 16:43 - "And Moses and Aaron came before the tabernacle of the congregation."
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Numbers 4:8
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Numbers 33:16 - "And they removed from the desert of Sinai, and pitched at Kibroth-hattaavah."
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Numbers 12:16 - "And afterward the people removed from Hazeroth, and pitched in the wilderness of Paran."
Numbers 4:4 - "This shall be the service of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of the congregation, about the most holy things:"
Numbers 9:16 - "So it was alway: the cloud covered it by day, and the appearance of fire by night."
Numbers 16:6 - "This do; Take you censers, Korah, and all his company;"
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