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What Does the Bible Say About Korah?

19 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Korah in the Bible

Discover 19 Bible verses about korah. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on korah, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Total Verses
18
Old Testament
1
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Korah

  1. 1
    Exodus 6:18
    And the sons of Kohath; Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel: and the years of the life of Kohath were an hundred thirty and three years.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Exodus 6:21
    And the sons of Izhar; Korah, and Nepheg, and Zichri.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Exodus 6:24
    And the sons of Korah; Assir, and Elkanah, and Abiasaph: these are the families of the Korhites.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Numbers 26:9
    And the sons of Eliab; Nemuel, and Dathan, and Abiram. This is that Dathan and Abiram, which were famous in the congregation, who strove against Moses and against Aaron in the company of Korah, when they strove against the LORD:
    KJV
  5. 5
    Numbers 26:10
    And the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up together with Korah, when that company died, what time the fire devoured two hundred and fifty men: and they became a sign.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Deuteronomy 11:6
    And what he did unto Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, the son of Reuben: how the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up, and their households, and their tents, and all the substance that was in their possession, in the midst of all Israel: substance: or, living substance which followed them was: Heb. was at their feet
    KJV
  7. 7
    Psalms 42:1
    To the chief Musician, Maschil, for the sons of Korah. As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. Maschil: or, A Psalm giving instruction of the sons, etc panteth: Heb. brayeth
    KJV
  8. 8
    Psalms 42:2
    My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?
    KJV
  9. 9
    Psalms 42:3
    My tears have been my meat day and night, while they continually say unto me, Where is thy God?
    KJV
  10. 10
    Psalms 42:4
    When I remember these things, I pour out my soul in me: for I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holyday.
    KJV

Subtopics of Korah

2. A Korhite Levite
Jealous of Moses, leads two-hundred and fifty princes in an insurrection, and is swallowed up in the earth
3. Son of Hebron
4. Son of Kohath, and head of the family of sacred musicians among the Levites
1. A son of Esau
4. Son of Kohath:
Reference titles to selected Psalms

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Korah? (18 Verses)

And the sons of Kohath; Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel: and the years of the life of Kohath were an hundred thirty and three years.
And the sons of Izhar; Korah, and Nepheg, and Zichri.
And the sons of Korah; Assir, and Elkanah, and Abiasaph: these are the families of the Korhites.
And the sons of Eliab; Nemuel, and Dathan, and Abiram. This is that Dathan and Abiram, which were famous in the congregation, who strove against Moses and against Aaron in the company of Korah, when they strove against the LORD:
And the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up together with Korah, when that company died, what time the fire devoured two hundred and fifty men: and they became a sign.
And what he did unto Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, the son of Reuben: how the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up, and their households, and their tents, and all the substance that was in their possession, in the midst of all Israel: substance: or, living substance which followed them was: Heb. was at their feet
To the chief Musician, Maschil, for the sons of Korah. As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. Maschil: or, A Psalm giving instruction of the sons, etc panteth: Heb. brayeth
My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?
My tears have been my meat day and night, while they continually say unto me, Where is thy God?
When I remember these things, I pour out my soul in me: for I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holyday.
Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance. cast: Heb. bowed praise: or, give thanks for the: or, his presence is salvation
O my God, my soul is cast down within me: therefore will I remember thee from the land of Jordan, and of the Hermonites, from the hill Mizar. the hill: or, the little hill
Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterspouts: all thy waves and thy billows are gone over me.
Yet the LORD will command his lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night his song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life.
I will say unto God my rock, Why hast thou forgotten me? why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?
As with a sword in my bones, mine enemies reproach me; while they say daily unto me, Where is thy God? sword: or, killing
Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.
The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, and covered the company of Abiram.

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Korah? (1 Verses)

Woe unto them! for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward, and perished in the gainsaying of Core.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Korah

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    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

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    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about korah. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

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    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

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    Memorise at least one key verse about korah and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about korah is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on korah needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about korah with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about korah, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about korah?
Discover 19 Bible verses about korah. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on korah, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 19 key verses about korah spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about korah are there?
There are 19 key Bible verses about korah compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about korah?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about korah is Exodus 6:18 — "And the sons of Kohath; Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel: and the years of the life of Kohath were an hundred thirty and three years."
Where in the Bible does it talk about korah?
Korah is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 19 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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