Numbers 14:28
Say unto them, As truly as I live, saith the LORD, as ye have spoken in mine ears, so will I do to you:
Original Language Analysis
חַי
I live
H2416
חַי
I live
Strong's:
H2416
Word #:
3 of 14
alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or livin
יְהוָ֔ה
the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֔ה
the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
6 of 14
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אִם
H518
אִם
Strong's:
H518
Word #:
7 of 14
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
לֹ֕א
unto them As truly as
H3808
לֹ֕א
unto them As truly as
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
8 of 14
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֥ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
9 of 14
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
דִּבַּרְתֶּ֖ם
as ye have spoken
H1696
דִּבַּרְתֶּ֖ם
as ye have spoken
Strong's:
H1696
Word #:
10 of 14
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
בְּאָזְנָ֑י
in mine ears
H241
בְּאָזְנָ֑י
in mine ears
Strong's:
H241
Word #:
11 of 14
broadness. i.e., (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
כֵּ֖ן
H3651
כֵּ֖ן
Strong's:
H3651
Word #:
12 of 14
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
Cross References
Numbers 14:21But as truly as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD.Hebrews 3:17But with whom was he grieved forty years? was it not with them that had sinned, whose carcases fell in the wilderness?Numbers 14:23Surely they shall not see the land which I sware unto their fathers, neither shall any of them that provoked me see it:Numbers 14:2And all the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron: and the whole congregation said unto them, Would God that we had died in the land of Egypt! or would God we had died in this wilderness!
Historical Context
Korah's rebellion (chapter 16) involved 250 leaders who challenged Moses and Aaron's authority, claiming all Israel was equally holy. God's judgment would vindicate His appointed leaders through supernatural demonstration.
Questions for Reflection
- What does it mean to separate from wickedness rather than participate in corporate sin?
- How does God provide escape from judgment for those who repent and separate from rebellion?
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Analysis & Commentary
God accepts Moses' intercession and commands the people to separate from the tents of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. The call to 'Get you up from about the tabernacle' and 'depart from the tents of these wicked men' gave the congregation opportunity to distance themselves from rebellion. God's judgment would target the ringleaders while sparing those who repented and separated.