Numbers 16:26
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Numbers 16:26 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Numbers 16:26 is a verse from the book of Numbers in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he spake unto the congregation, saying, Depart, I pray you, from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Numbers 16:26 — KJV
“And he spake unto the congregation, saying, Depart, I pray you, from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of theirs, lest ye be consumed in all their sins.”
— Numbers 16:26 (KJV)
Numbers 16:26 in Context — About the Book of Numbers
Numbers follows Israel through forty years of wilderness — a journey that should have taken eleven days. It is an honest record of grumbling, unbelief, and consequence, but also of God's patient provision: manna, water, guidance by cloud and fire, and the famous priestly blessing.
Cross-References for Numbers 16:26
“Behold now, I have two daughters which have not known man; let me, I pray you, bring them out unto you, and do ye to them as is good in your eyes: only unto these men do nothing; for therefore came they under the shadow of my roof.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 16:26: pray, these, men
“And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters, which are here; lest thou be consumed in the iniquity of the city. are here: Heb. are found iniquity: or, punishment”
Shares key themes with Numbers 16:26: saying, men, lest
“And he spake unto them, saying, Return with much riches unto your tents, and with very much cattle, with silver, and with gold, and with brass, and with iron, and with very much raiment: divide the spoil of your enemies with your brethren.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 16:26: spake, saying, tents
“And David spake unto the LORD when he saw the angel that smote the people, and said, Lo, I have sinned, and I have done wickedly: but these sheep, what have they done? let thine hand, I pray thee, be against me, and against my father's house.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 16:26: spake, pray, these
“And the messenger that went to call Micaiah spake to him, saying, Behold, the words of the prophets declare good to the king with one assent; let thy word therefore, I pray thee, be like one of theirs, and speak thou good. with...: Heb. with one mouth”
Shares key themes with Numbers 16:26: spake, saying, pray
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