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Moses said to Korah, Hear now, you sons of Levi:
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The Sin of Ungrateful Ambition
Commentators agree that the core issue Moses addresses is ungrateful ambition. The Levites already held a position of great honor, separated by God for special service. However, as John Calvin notes, they were not content and their desire for the higher office of the priesthood showed contempt for the grace God had already shown them. This serves as a warning against despising our God-given roles while coveting others.
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16th Century
Protestant
Hear, I ask you, you sons of Levi. He addresses the whole body, and yet it is said that his discourse was directed to Korah alone, because…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Moses said unto Korah Continued his discourse to him, as the head of the conspiracy, and the ringleader of it:
Presbyterian
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…