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Aids for a Forgetful Faith
Commentators like John Calvin note that the altar covering was a "memorial" because people are prone to forget God's judgments. God provides physical reminders and aids to memory to help His people stay on the right path. This encourages believers to be attentive to the ways God helps us remember His works and commands.
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Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 16:40
19th Century
Bishop
To be a memorial unto the children of Israel. —The Apostle Jude warns Christians by the same example against the profanat…
John Calvin
On Numbers 16:40
16th Century
Theologian
To be a memorial to the children of Israel. This passage again confirms what I have just said: God’s judgments, which should remain in ful…
John Gill
On Numbers 16:40
17th Century
Pastor
[To be] a memorial unto the children of Israel
The whole body of them; this explains what is meant by sign, ([Refere…
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Matthew Henry
On Numbers 16:35–40
17th Century
Minister
A fire went out from the Lord, and consumed the two hundred and fifty men that offered incense, while Aaron, who stood with them, was preserved ali…