21 Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may consume them in a moment.
21 "Separate yourselves from this assembly so I can put an end to them at once."
21 "Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may consume them in a moment."
21 "Separate yourselves from this congregation so that I can finish them off and be done with them."
21 "Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may consume them in a moment."
21 "Get away from all these people so that I may instantly destroy them!"
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Numbers 16:21
Commentary on Numbers 16:16-22
(Read Numbers 16:16-22)
The same glory of the Lord that appeared to place Aaron in his office at first, Leviticus 9:23, now appeared to confirm him in it; and to confound those who set up against him. Nothing is more terrible to those who are conscious of guilt, than the appearance of the Divine glory. See how dangerous it is to have fellowship with sinners, and to partake with them. Though the people had treacherously deserted them, yet Moses and Aaron approved themselves faithful shepherds of Israel. If others fail in their duty to us, that does not take away the obligations we are under to seek their welfare. Their prayer was a pleading prayer, and it proved a prevailing one.