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Numbers 16:22 Cross-References
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“And they fell upon their faces, and said, O God, the God of the spirits of all flesh, shall one man sin, and wilt thou be wroth with all the congregation?”
Numbers 16:22 (KJV)
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Commentary on Numbers 16:22
Moses and Aaron pray: 'O God, the God of the spirits of all flesh, shall one man sin, and wilt thou be wroth with all the congregation?' This title emphasizes God's sovereignty over all human life - He gives spirit/breath to every person (Gen 2:7, Job 12:10, Zech 12:1). The prayer appeals to God's justice, arguing that corporate punishment for individual sin violates His character. God's response vindicated this appeal - separating the righteous from Korah's company before judgment (v.23-27). This demonstrates God's discrimination in judgment, punishing guilty while sparing innocent. The title...
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Cross-References for Numbers 16:22
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“the God of the spirits of all flesh”
“and the breath of all mankind?”
“who stretches out the heavens”
“we had the fathers of our flesh to chasten us”
“and the spirit returns to God who gave it.”
“all men were condemned; even so through one act of righteousness”
“and said”
“neither will I be always angry; for the spirit would faint before me”
“Oh don't let the Lord be angry, and I will speak just once more. What if ten are found there? He said”
“Then Moses and Aaron fell on their faces before all the assembly of the congregation of the children of Israel.”