Numbers 16:47
The Scripture
(47) And Aaron took as Moses commanded, and ran into the midst of the congregation; and, behold, the plague was begun among the people: and he put on incense, and made an atonement for the people.
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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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 5:44Romans 12:21Psalms 106:29Numbers 16:46Deuteronomy 33:10Deuteronomy 33:11Isaiah 53:10Isaiah 53:11Isaiah 53:12
Related verses (shared words)
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