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Numbers 16:22

PrayerMercy and compassionJustice

20 And the LORD said to Moses and Aaron,

21 “Separate yourselves from this congregation so that I may consume them in an instant.”

But Moses and Aaron fell facedown and said, “O God, the God of the spirits of all flesh, when one man sins, will You be angry with the whole congregation?”

23 Then the LORD said to Moses,

24 “Tell the congregation to move away from the dwellings of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram.”

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BSB
But Moses and Aaron fell facedown and said, “O God, the God of the spirits of all flesh, when one man sins, will You be angry with the whole congregation?”
KJV
And they fell upon their faces, and said, O God, the God of the spirits of all flesh, shall one man sin, and wilt thou be wroth with all the congregation?
WEB
They fell on their faces, and said, “God, the God of the spirits of all flesh, shall one man sin, and will you be angry with all the congregation?”
ASV
And they fell upon their faces, and said, O God, the God of the spirits of all flesh, shall one man sin, and wilt thou be wroth with all the congregation?
DARBY
And they fell on their faces, and said, O God, the God of the spirits of all flesh! shall *one* man sin, and wilt thou be wroth with the whole assembly?
BLB
And they fell on their faces and said, “O God, the God of the spirits of all flesh, the one man sins, and are You angry with all the congregation?”
ÅB
Men de falt ned på sitt ansikt og sa: Gud, du Gud som råder over livsens ånde i alt kjød! Vredes du på hele menigheten fordi om én mann synder?
OTB
Men de falt ned på sine ansikter og sa: «Å Gud, du som gir livets ånde til alle levende ting, vil du være vred på hele menigheten når bare én mann synder?»
B1930
Men de falt ned på sitt ansikt og sa: Gud, du Gud som råder over livsens ånde i alt kjød! Vredes du på hele menigheten fordi om én mann synder?

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Cross references

  • Numbers 27:16

    “May the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, appoint a man over the congregation

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  • Zechariah 12:1

    This is the burden of the word of the LORD concerning Israel. Thus declares the LORD, who stretches out the heavens and lays the foundation of the earth, who forms the spirit of man within him:

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  • Job 12:10

    The life of every living thing is in His hand, as well as the breath of all mankind.

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  • Hebrews 12:9

    Furthermore, we have all had earthly fathers who disciplined us, and we respected them. Should we not much more submit to the Father of our spirits and live?

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  • Ecclesiastes 12:7

    before the dust returns to the ground from which it came and the spirit returns to God who gave it.

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  • Genesis 18:23–25

    Abraham stepped forward and said, “Will You really sweep away the righteous with the wicked?

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  • Romans 5:18

    So then, just as one trespass brought condemnation for all men, so also one act of righteousness brought justification and life for all men.

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  • Genesis 18:32

    Finally, Abraham said, “May the Lord not be angry, but let me speak once more. Suppose ten are found there?” And He answered, “On account of the ten, I will not destroy it.”

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