Numbers 16:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Numbers 16:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Numbers 16:3 is a verse from the book of Numbers in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, and said unto them, Ye take too much upon you, se..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Numbers 16:3 — KJV
“And they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, and said unto them, Ye take too much upon you, seeing all the congregation are holy, every one of them, and the LORD is among them: wherefore then lift ye up yourselves above the congregation of the LORD? Ye take...: Heb. It is much for you”
— Numbers 16:3 (KJV)
Numbers 16:3 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 16:3
“Then Moses stood in the gate of the camp, and said, Who is on the LORD'S side? let him come unto me. And all the sons of Levi gathered themselves together unto him.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 16:3: gathered, themselves, together
“And Gideon sent messengers throughout all mount Ephraim, saying, Come down against the Midianites, and take before them the waters unto Bethbarah and Jordan. Then all the men of Ephraim gathered themselves together, and took the waters unto Bethbarah and Jordan.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 16:3: gathered, themselves, together
“Then all the children of Israel went out, and the congregation was gathered together as one man, from Dan even to Beersheba, with the land of Gilead, unto the LORD in Mizpeh.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 16:3: gathered, together, congregation
“And there was no water for the congregation: and they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 16:3: gathered, themselves, together
“And the LORD spake unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, Take thy rod, and stretch out thine hand upon the waters of Egypt, upon their streams, upon their rivers, and upon their ponds, and upon all their pools of water, that they may become blood; and that there may be blood throughout all the land of Egypt, both in vessels of wood, and in vessels of stone. pools...: Heb. gathering of their waters”
Shares key themes with Numbers 16:3: moses, aaron, take
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