Numbers 16:32

And the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up, and their houses, and all the men that appertained unto Korah, and all their goods.

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Other Translations for Numbers 16:32

BSB

and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them and their households-all Korah's men and all their possessions.

AKJV

And the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up, and their houses, and all the men that appertained to Korah, and all their goods.

CPDV

And opening its mouth, it devoured them with their tabernacles and their entire substance.

ERV

and the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up, and their households, and all the men that appertained unto Korah, and all their goods.

NHEB

and the earth opened its mouth, and swallowed them up, and their households, and all the men who appertained to Korah, and all their goods.

SMT

And the earth shall open her mouth and shall swallow them and their houses, and all the men which to Korah, and all the possessions.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Numbers 16:32

AndtheearthH776Noun Feminine openedH6605VerbhermouthH6310Noun MasculineandswallowedthemupH1104VerbandtheirhousesH1004Noun MasculineandallthemenH120Noun MasculinethatappertaineduntoKorahH7141Proper Name MasculineandalltheirgoodsH7399Noun Masculine

Commentary for Numbers 16:32

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Numbers 16:32

Summary

Earth engulfs rebels and their possessions

Place

Wilderness

Event

Rebels consumed by earth

Estimated Time Period

c. 1450 BC