35 And fire came out from the Lord and consumed the 250 men who were offering the incense.

Other Translations of Numbers 16:35

King James Version

35 And there came out a fire from the Lord, and consumed the two hundred and fifty men that offered incense.

English Standard Version

35 And fire came out from the Lord and consumed the 250 men offering the incense.

The Message

35 Then God sent lightning. The fire cremated the 250 men who were offering the incense.

New King James Version

35 And a fire came out from the Lord and consumed the two hundred and fifty men who were offering incense.

New Living Translation

35 Then fire blazed forth from the Lord and burned up the 250 men who were offering incense.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Numbers 16:35

Commentary on Numbers 16:35-40

(Read Numbers 16:35-40)

A fire went out from the Lord, and consumed the two hundred and fifty men that offered incense, while Aaron, who stood with them, was preserved alive. God is jealous of the honour of his own institutions, and will not have them invaded. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord. The censers are devoted, and, as all devoted things, must be made serviceable to the glory of God. This covering of the altar would remind the children of Israel of this event, that others might hear and fear, and do no more presumptuously. They brought destruction on themselves both in body and soul. Thus all who break the law and neglect the gospel choose and love death.