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Numbers 16:3 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Numbers 16:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 16 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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? Ye take: Heb. It is much for you”
Numbers 16:3 (KJV)
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Commentary on Numbers 16:3
Korah's public challenge to Moses and Aaron reveals the theological error underlying the rebellion: confusing corporate sanctification with functional offices. Their claim 'all the congregation are holy, every one of them, and the LORD is among them' was technically true—Israel as a nation was set apart to God, and His presence dwelt among them. However, this didn't mean all possessed equal roles or authority. God establishes offices and appoints specific individuals to fill them; democratizing holy offices contradicts divine sovereignty. The rhetorical question 'wherefore then lift ye up your...
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Cross-References for Numbers 16:3
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“and Aaron”
“and your cloud stands over them”
“and a holy nation.' These are the words which you shall speak to the children of Israel.,And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel., וְאַתֶּם תִּהְיוּ־לִי מַמְלֶכֶת כֹּהֲנִים וְגוֹי קָדוֹשׁ אֵלֶּה הַדְּבָרִים אֲשֶׁר תְּדַבֵּר אֶל־בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל׃ ,and ye shall be unto Me a kingdom of priests, and a holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel.”
“and put incense on them before Yahweh tomorrow: and it shall be that the man whom Yahweh does choose”
“so that the holy seed have mixed themselves with the peoples of the lands: yes”
“what is he who you murmur against him?”
“but rejected him”
“neither is that circumcision which is outward in the flesh;”
“the God of Israel”