Numbers 16:40
The Scripture
(40) To be a memorial unto the children of Israel, that no stranger, which is not of the seed of Aaron, come near to offer incense before the LORD; that he be not as Korah, and as his company: as the LORD said to him by the hand of Moses.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Numbers chapter 16 the Israelites, after a night of idolatry, demand a golden calf to worship, and Moses confronts them, rebuking their sin and demanding they return to the true God. The people then tear down the calf and burn the wood, showing their willingness to destroy the idol. The chapter emphasizes the seriousness of sin and the importance of staying faithful to God's commandments.
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Related verses (shared words)
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