Numbers 16:27

King James Version:

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So they gat up from the tabernacle of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, on every side: and Dathan and Abiram came out, and stood in the door of their tents, and their wives, and their sons, and their little children.

Complete Jewish Bible:

So they moved away from all around the area where Korach, Datan and Aviram lived. Then Datan and Aviram came out and stood at the entrance to their tents with their wives, sons and little ones.

Berean Standard Bible:

So they moved away from the dwellings of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. Meanwhile, Dathan and Abiram had come out and stood at the entrances to their tents with their wives and children and infants.

American Standard Version:

So they gat them up from the tabernacle of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, on every side: and Dathan and Abiram came out, and stood at the door of their tents, and their wives, and their sons, and their little ones.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

So they gat up^{H5927} from the tabernacle^{H4908} of Korah^{H7141}, Dathan^{H1885}, and Abiram^{H48}, on every side^{H5439}: and Dathan^{H1885} and Abiram^{H48} came out^{H3318}, and stood^{H5324} in the door^{H6607} of their tents^{H168}, and their wives^{H802}, and their sons^{H1121}, and their little children^{H2945}.

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Commentary for Numbers 16:27

1. Themes:
- Rebellion and Consequences: Numbers 16:27 is part of the narrative concerning the rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram against the leadership of Moses and Aaron. The verse reflects the theme of challenging God-ordained authority and the severe consequences that follow such actions.
- Divine Authority and Order: The story underscores the importance of respecting the structure of authority established by God, with Moses and Aaron representing the priesthood and civil leadership.
- Judgment and Justice: The verse sets the stage for the divine judgment that is about to occur, highlighting the theme of God's justice in response to the rebellion.

2. Historical Context:
- The Israelites' Journey: This event occurs during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt. The people are on their way to the Promised Land, and tensions among the leaders and the community are high.
- Leadership Disputes: The rebellion led by Korah, a Levite, along with Dathan and Abiram, of the tribe of Reuben, reflects the ongoing struggles and dissatisfaction with Moses' leadership. The rebels challenge the exclusive priestly role of Aaron and his sons and the overall authority of Moses.
- Social and Tribal Dynamics: The involvement of individuals from different tribes (Korah from Levi and Dathan and Abiram from Reuben) indicates inter-tribal politics and the potential for power shifts within the Israelite community.

In summary, Numbers 16:27 captures a moment of significant tension within the narrative of the Israelites' journey, emphasizing the gravity of rebellion against divine authority and the collective fate of those who challenge it, including their families.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: H5927
   There are 817 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עָלָה
   Transliteration: ʻâlâh
   Pronunciation: aw-law'
   Description: a primitive root; to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative; arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work.
   
2. Strong's Number: H4908
   There are 129 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מִשְׁכָּן
   Transliteration: mishkân
   Pronunciation: mish-kawn'
   Description: from שָׁכַן; a residence (including a shepherd's hut, the lair of animals, figuratively, the grave; also the Temple); specifically, the Tabernacle (properly, its wooden walls); dwelleth, dwelling (place), habitation, tabernacle, tent.
   
3. Strong's Number: H7141
   There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: קֹרַח
   Transliteration: Qôrach
   Pronunciation: ko'rakh
   Description: from קָרַח; ice; Korach, the name of two Edomites and three Israelites; Korah.
   
4. 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.
   
5. 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.
   
6. Strong's Number: H5439
   There are 282 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: סָבִיב
   Transliteration: çâbîyb
   Pronunciation: saw-beeb'
   Description: or (feminine) סְבִיבָה; from סָבַב; (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around; (place, round) about, circuit, compass, on every side.
   
7. Strong's Number: H3318
   There are 992 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָצָא
   Transliteration: yâtsâʼ
   Pronunciation: yaw-tsaw'
   Description: a primitive root; to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.; [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter.
   
8. Strong's Number: H5324
   There are 75 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נָצַב
   Transliteration: nâtsab
   Pronunciation: naw-tsab'
   Description: a primitive root; to station, in various applications (literally or figuratively); appointed, deputy, erect, establish, [idiom] Huzzah (by mistake for a proper name), lay, officer, pillar, present, rear up, set (over, up), settle, sharpen, establish, (make to) stand(-ing, still, up, upright), best state.
   
9. Strong's Number: H6607
   There are 154 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פֶּתַח
   Transliteration: pethach
   Pronunciation: peh'-thakh
   Description: from פָּתַח; an opening (literally), i.e. door (gate) or entrance way; door, entering (in), entrance (-ry), gate, opening, place.
   
10. 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.
    
11. Strong's Number: H802
    There are 729 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אִשָּׁה
    Transliteration: ʼishshâh
    Pronunciation: ish-shaw'
    Description: feminine of אִישׁ or אֱנוֹשׁ; irregular plural, נָשִׁים;(used in the same wide sense as אֱנוֹשׁ); a woman; (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English.
    
12. 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.
    
13. Strong's Number: H2945
    There are 42 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: טַף
    Transliteration: ṭaph
    Pronunciation: taf
    Description: from טָפַף (perhaps referring to the tripping gait of children); a family (mostly used collectively in the singular); (little) children (ones), families.