And the anger of the LORD was kindled against them; and he departed.
Parallel translations
- WEB Yahweh’s anger burned against them; and he departed.
- BSB So the anger of the LORD burned against them, and He departed.
- NKJV So the anger of the Lord was aroused against them, and He departed.
- NASB And the anger of the Lord burned against them and He departed.
- NLT The Lord was very angry with them, and he departed.
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Quick answer
The LORD's anger burns against them and he departs. His withdrawal signals the judgment about to fall.
Overview
God's anger flares against Miriam and Aaron, and he leaves. The departure of his presence marks the seriousness of their sin against his servant. The verse turns from divine rebuke to the visible judgment that immediately follows.
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Cross-references · 3
- Num 11:1And when the people complained, it displeased the LORD: and the LORD heard it; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the LORD burnt among them, and consumed them that were in the uttermost parts of the camp.
- Hos 5:15I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek my face: in their affliction they will seek me early.
- Gen 17:22And he left off talking with him, and God went up from Abraham.
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