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Numbers 16:5 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Numbers 16:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 16 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he spake unto Korah and unto all his company, saying, Even to morrow the LORD will shew who are his, and who is holy; and will cause him to come near unto him: even him whom he hath chosen will he cause to come near unto him.”
Numbers 16:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on Numbers 16:5
And he spake unto Korah and unto all his company, saying, Even to morrow the LORD will shew who are his, and who is holy; and will cause him to come near unto him: even him whom he hath chosen will he cause to come near unto him. This verse stands at the heart of one of Scripture's most sobering rebellions against divinely appointed authority. Moses' response to Korah's challenge demonstrates profound spiritual wisdom and restraint. Rather than asserting his own authority, Moses appeals to God's sovereignty in choosing His servants.The Hebrew phrase bakar (בָּחַר, "chosen") emphasizes divine e...
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Cross-References for Numbers 16:5
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“and cause to come near”
“that the rod of the man whom I shall choose shall bud: and I will make to cease from me the murmurings of the children of Israel”
“This is what Yahweh spoke of, saying, 'I will show myself holy to those who come near me, and before all the people I will be glorified.' Aaron held his peace.”
“having this seal”
“and said to them”
“'The God of our fathers has appointed you to know his will”
“the sons of Zadok”
“the Holy Spirit said”
“between him who serves God and him who doesn't serve him.”
“but I chose you”