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The Mask of Pious Rebellion
The rebels used spiritual-sounding language, claiming 'all the congregation are holy,' to justify their challenge. Commentators explain this was a mask for their true motives. This serves as a warning that even seemingly pious arguments can be rooted in pride, ambition, and a desire to undermine God-given authority.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 16:3
18th Century
Theologian
All the congregation are holy - Compare the marginal reference. Korah’s object was not to abolish the distinction between the Levites and th…
Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 16:3
19th Century
Bishop
Ye take too much upon you ... —Or, enough for you (), i.e., you have held the priesthood and the govern…
John Calvin
On Numbers 16:3
16th Century
Theologian
You take too much upon you.89 Some explain this phrase as meaning, “Let it be enough,” as if they desired to put an end to the …
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John Gill
On Numbers 16:3
17th Century
Pastor
And they gathered themselves together against Moses, and
against Aaron
They met toget…
Matthew Henry
On Numbers 16:1–11
17th Century
Minister
Pride and ambition cause a great deal of trouble both in churches and states. The rebels quarrel with the establishment of the priesthood upon Aaro…