Then Moses spoke again to Korah: “Now listen, you Levites!
Parallel translations
- WEB Moses said to Korah, “Hear now, you sons of Levi!
- KJV And Moses said unto Korah, Hear, I pray you, ye sons of Levi:
- BSB Moses also said to Korah, “Now listen, you sons of Levi!
- NKJV Then Moses said to Korah, “Hear now, you sons of Levi:
- NASB Then Moses said to Korah, “Hear now, you sons of Levi:
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Quick answer
Moses called the sons of Levi to listen carefully. He appeals to them before judgment falls, seeking to turn them from their rebellion.
Overview
Moses directly addresses the Levites, urging them to consider their actions. His appeal shows a pastoral concern to bring them to repentance rather than mere condemnation. This patient warning reflects God's heart, who does not delight in judgment but calls the rebellious to turn and live (Ezekiel 33:11).
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In the wilderness Christ is the water from the rock, the bronze serpent lifted up that the dying might look and live (John 3:14), and the star and scepter that Balaam saw rising out of Jacob.
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