Numbers 16:5 “Then he said to Korah and all his followers, “Tomorrow morning the LOR…”

Numbers 16:5

Then he said to Korah and all his followers, “Tomorrow morning the LORD will reveal who belongs to Him and who is holy, and He will bring that person near to Himself. The one He chooses He will bring near to Himself.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

He said to Korah and to all his company, “In the morning, the LORD will show who are his, and who is holy, and will cause him to come near to him. Even him whom he shall choose, he will cause to come near to him.

American Standard Version

and he spake unto Korah and unto all his company, saying, In the morning Jehovah will show who are his, and who is holy, and will cause him to come near unto him: even him whom he shall choose will he cause to come near unto him.

Geneva Bible 1599

And spake to Korah and vnto all his companie, saying, To morow the Lord will shew who is his, and who is holy, and who ought to approche neere vnto him: and whom he hath chosen, hee will cause to come neere to him.

Darby Translation

And he spoke to Korah and to all his band, saying, Even to-morrow will Jehovah make known who is his, and who is holy; and he will cause him to come near to him; and him whom he has chosen, him will he cause to come near to him.

Young's Literal Translation

and he speaketh unto Korah, and unto all his company, saying, 'Morning! — and Jehovah is knowing those who are his, and him who is holy, and hath brought near unto Him; even him whom He doth fix on He bringeth near unto Him.

Bible in Basic English

And he said to Korah and his band, In the morning the Lord will make clear who are his, and who is holy, and who may come near him: the man of his selection will be caused to come near him.

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Cross references

“the Lord”

2 Timothy 2:19 Malachi 3:18

2 Timothy 2:19 · BSB

Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”

Malachi 3:18 · BSB

So you will again distinguish between the righteous and the wicked, between those who serve God and those who do not.”

“who is holy”

Numbers 16:3 1 Peter 2:5–9 Revelation 1:6 Leviticus 21:6–8 Leviticus 21:12–15 Isaiah 61:5

Numbers 16:3 · BSB

They came together against Moses and Aaron and told them, “You have taken too much upon yourselves! For everyone in the entire congregation is holy, and the LORD is in their midst. Why then do you exalt yourselves above…

1 Peter 2:5–9 · BSB

you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

Revelation 1:6 · BSB

who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen.

Leviticus 21:6–8 · BSB

They must be holy to their God and not profane the name of their God. Because they present to the LORD the food offerings, the food of their God, they must be holy.

Leviticus 21:12–15 · BSB

He must not leave or desecrate the sanctuary of his God, for the consecration of the anointing oil of his God is on him. I am the LORD.

Isaiah 61:5 · BSB

Strangers will stand and feed your flocks, and foreigners will be your plowmen and vinedressers.

“will cause”

Psalm 65:4 Leviticus 10:3 Ezekiel 40:46 Hebrews 10:19–22 Exodus 28:43 Ephesians 2:13

Psalm 65:4 · BSB

Blessed is the one You choose and bring near to dwell in Your courts! We are filled with the goodness of Your house, the holiness of Your temple.

Leviticus 10:3 · BSB

Then Moses said to Aaron, “This is what the LORD meant when He said: ‘To those who come near Me I will show My holiness, and in the sight of all the people I will reveal My glory.’” But Aaron remained silent.

Ezekiel 40:46 · BSB

and the chamber that faces north is for the priests who keep charge of the altar. These are the sons of Zadok, the only Levites who may approach the LORD to minister before Him.”

Hebrews 10:19–22 · BSB

Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus,

Exodus 28:43 · BSB

Aaron and his sons must wear them whenever they enter the Tent of Meeting or approach the altar to minister in the Holy Place, so that they will not incur guilt and die. This is to be a permanent statute for Aaron and hi…

Ephesians 2:13 · BSB

But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.

“even him”

Numbers 17:5 Exodus 28:1 1 Samuel 2:28 Psalm 105:26 John 15:16 Acts 1:2

Numbers 17:5 · BSB

The staff belonging to the man I choose will sprout, and I will rid Myself of the constant grumbling of the Israelites against you.”

Exodus 28:1 · BSB

“Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests.

1 Samuel 2:28 · BSB

And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offe…

Psalm 105:26 · BSB

He sent Moses His servant, and Aaron, whom He had chosen.

John 15:16 · BSB

You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will remain—so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you.

Acts 1:2 · BSB

until the day He was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles He had chosen.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

4When Moses heard this, he fell facedown.

6You, Korah, and all your followers are to do as follows: Take censers,

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