Deuteronomy 11:6

King James Version:

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And what he did unto Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, the son of Reuben: how the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up, and their households, and their tents, and all the substance that [was] in their possession, in the midst of all Israel:

Complete Jewish Bible:

or what he did to Datan and Aviram, the sons of Eli'av the descendant of Re'uven -how the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them up, along with their households, tents and every living thing in their company, there in front of all Isra'el.

Berean Standard Bible:

and what He did in the midst of all the Israelites to Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab the Reubenite, when the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them, their households, their tents, and every living thing that belonged to them.

American Standard Version:

and what he did unto Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, the son of Reuben; how the earth opened its mouth, and swallowed them up, and their households, and their tents, and every living thing that followed them, in the midst of all Israel:

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And what he did^{H6213} unto Dathan^{H1885} and Abiram^{H48}, the sons^{H1121} of Eliab^{H446}, the son^{H1121} of Reuben^{H7205}: how the earth^{H776} opened^{H6475} her mouth^{H6310}, and swallowed them up^{H1104}, and their households^{H1004}, and their tents^{H168}, and all the substance^{H3351} that was in their possession^{H7272}, in the midst^{H7130} of all Israel^{H3478}:

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Commentary for Deuteronomy 11:6

Deuteronomy 11:6 refers to a significant event in Israel's history, serving as a warning to future generations. The verse recounts the fate of Dathan and Abiram, who were among the key figures in a rebellion against the leadership of Moses and Aaron. This event is narrated in detail in Numbers 16, where Korah, a Levite, leads a challenge against Moses' authority, claiming that all the Israelites are holy and should be allowed to perform priestly duties. Dathan and Abiram, along with Korah, dispute Moses' and Aaron's exclusive right to lead the people and approach God.

In response to this rebellion, God miraculously intervenes, demonstrating His choice of leaders. The earth opens up and swallows the rebels, including Dathan, Abiram, their families, and all their possessions, as a sign of divine judgment. This dramatic punishment serves to affirm Moses' authority and to warn the Israelites against disobedience and challenges to God's chosen leadership.

The broader context of Deuteronomy 11 is Moses' second address to the Israelites, where he reminds them of their history, God's laws, and the importance of obedience as they stand on the brink of entering the Promised Land. The reference to the rebellion and its consequences underscores the themes of divine sovereignty, the necessity of respecting God's appointed leaders, and the dire outcomes of rebellion against both God and His anointed servants. It also emphasizes the theme of collective accountability, as the families and possessions of the rebels are consumed along with them, highlighting the corporate nature of both sin and divine judgment in the Israelite understanding of covenant relationship with God.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H6213
   There are 2286 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עָשָׂה
   Transliteration: ʻâsâh
   Pronunciation: aw-saw'
   Description: a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application; accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use.
   
2. Strong's Number: H1885
   There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דָּתָן
   Transliteration: Dâthân
   Pronunciation: daw-thawn'
   Description: of uncertain derivation; Dathan, an Israelite; Dathan.
   
3. Strong's Number: H48
   There are 1373 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֲבִירָם
   Transliteration: ʼĂbîyrâm
   Pronunciation: ab-ee-rawm'
   Description: from אָב and רוּם; father of height (i.e. lofty); Abiram, the name of two Israelites; Abiram.
   
4. Strong's Number: H1121
   There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בֵּן
   Transliteration: bên
   Pronunciation: bane
   Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
   
5. Strong's Number: H446
   There are 164 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֱלִיאָב
   Transliteration: ʼĔlîyʼâb
   Pronunciation: el-ee-awb'
   Description: from אֵל and אָב; God of (his) father; Eliab, the name of six Israelites; Eliab.
   
6. Strong's Number: H7205
   There are 68 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רְאוּבֵן
   Transliteration: Rᵉʼûwbên
   Pronunciation: reh-oo-bane'
   Description: from the imperative of רָאָה and בֵּן; see ye a son; Reuben, a son of Jacob; Reuben.
   
7. Strong's Number: H776
   There are 2739 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֶרֶץ
   Transliteration: ʼerets
   Pronunciation: eh'-rets
   Description: from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land); [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world.
   
8. Strong's Number: H6475
   There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פָּצָה
   Transliteration: pâtsâh
   Pronunciation: paw-tsaw'
   Description: a primitive root; to rend, i.e. open (especially the mouth); deliver, gape, open, rid, utter.
   
9. Strong's Number: H6310
   There are 460 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פֶּה
   Transliteration: peh
   Pronunciation: peh
   Description: from פָּאָה; the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) according to; accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word.
   
10. Strong's Number: H1104
    There are 48 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: בָּלַע
    Transliteration: bâlaʻ
    Pronunciation: baw-lah'
    Description: a primitive root; to make away with (specifically by swallowing); generally, to destroy; cover, destroy, devour, eat up, be at end, spend up, swallow down (up).
    
11. Strong's Number: H1004
    There are 1718 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: בַּיִת
    Transliteration: bayith
    Pronunciation: bah'-yith
    Description: probably from בָּנָה abbreviated; a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.); court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out).
    
12. Strong's Number: H168
    There are 369 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אֹהֶל
    Transliteration: ʼôhel
    Pronunciation: o'-hel
    Description: from אָהַל; a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance); covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent.
    
13. Strong's Number: H3351
    There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יְקוּם
    Transliteration: yᵉqûwm
    Pronunciation: yek-oom'
    Description: from קוּם; properly, standing (extant), i.e. by implication, a living thing; (living) substance.
    
14. Strong's Number: H7272
    There are 232 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: רֶגֶל
    Transliteration: regel
    Pronunciation: reh'-gel
    Description: from רָגַל; a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda; [idiom] be able to endure, [idiom] according as, [idiom] after, [idiom] coming, [idiom] follow, (broken-)foot(-ed, -stool), [idiom] great toe, [idiom] haunt, [idiom] journey, leg, [phrase] piss, [phrase] possession, time.
    
15. Strong's Number: H7130
    There are 220 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: קֶרֶב
    Transliteration: qereb
    Pronunciation: keh'-reb
    Description: from קָרַב; properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition); [idiom] among, [idiom] before, bowels, [idiom] unto charge, [phrase] eat (up), [idiom] heart, [idiom] him, [idiom] in, inward ([idiom] -ly, part, -s, thought), midst, [phrase] out of, purtenance, [idiom] therein, [idiom] through, [idiom] within self.
    
16. Strong's Number: H3478
    There are 2229 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יִשְׂרָאֵל
    Transliteration: Yisrâʼêl
    Pronunciation: yis-raw-ale'
    Description: from שָׂרָה and אֵל; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity; Israel.