Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then Moses said, “This is how you will know that the LORD has sent me to do all these things and that it was not my idea: New Living Translation And Moses said, “This is how you will know that the LORD has sent me to do all these things that I have done—for I have not done them on my own. English Standard Version And Moses said, “Hereby you shall know that the LORD has sent me to do all these works, and that it has not been of my own accord. Berean Standard Bible Then Moses said, “This is how you will know that the LORD has sent me to do all these things, for it was not my own doing: Berean Literal Bible And Moses said, “By this you⁺ shall know that YHWH has sent me to do all these works; for they are not from my own heart. King James Bible And Moses said, Hereby ye shall know that the LORD hath sent me to do all these works; for I have not done them of mine own mind. New King James Version And Moses said: “By this you shall know that the LORD has sent me to do all these works, for I have not done them of my own will. New American Standard Bible Then Moses said, “By this you shall know that the LORD has sent me to do all these deeds; for it is not my doing. NASB 1995 Moses said, “By this you shall know that the LORD has sent me to do all these deeds; for this is not my doing. NASB 1977 And Moses said, “By this you shall know that the LORD has sent me to do all these deeds; for this is not my doing. Legacy Standard Bible And Moses said, “By this you shall know that Yahweh has sent me to do all these deeds; for this is not from my heart. Amplified Bible Then Moses said, “By this you shall know that the LORD has sent me to do all these works; for I do not act of my own accord. Berean Annotated Bible Then Moses (drawn out) said, “This is how you⁺ will know that the LORD {YHWH} has sent me to do all these things, for it was not my own doing: Christian Standard Bible Then Moses said, “This is how you will know that the LORD sent me to do all these things and that it was not of my own will: Holman Christian Standard Bible Then Moses said, “This is how you will know that the LORD sent me to do all these things and that it was not of my own will: American Standard Version And Moses said, Hereby ye shall know that Jehovah hath sent me to do all these works; for I have not done them of mine own mind. Contemporary English Version Moses said to the crowd, "The LORD has chosen me and told me to do these things--it wasn't my idea. And here's how you will know: English Revised Version And Moses said, Hereby ye shall know that the LORD hath sent me to do all these works; for I have not done them of mine own mind. GOD'S WORD® Translation Moses said, "This is how you will know that the LORD sent me to do all these things and that it wasn't my idea: Good News Translation Moses said to the people, "This is how you will know that the LORD has sent me to do all these things and that it is not by my own choice that I have done them. International Standard Version Then Moses said, "This is how you'll know that the LORD has sent me to do all these awesome works—they're not coming merely from me. NET Bible Then Moses said, "This is how you will know that the LORD has sent me to do all these works, for I have not done them of my own will. New Heart English Bible Moses said, "Hereby you shall know that the LORD has sent me to do all these works; for they are not from my own mind. Webster's Bible Translation And Moses said, by this ye shall know that the LORD hath sent me to do all these works: for I have not done them of my own mind. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen Moses said, “This is how you will know that the LORD has sent me to do all these things, for it was not my own doing: World English Bible Moses said, “Hereby you shall know that Yahweh has sent me to do all these works; for they are not from my own mind. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Moses says, “By this you know that YHWH has sent me to do all these works, that [they are] not from my own heart; Berean Literal Bible And Moses said, “By this you⁺ shall know that YHWH has sent me to do all these works; for they are not from my own heart. Young's Literal Translation And Moses saith, 'By this ye do know that Jehovah hath sent me to do all these works, that they are not from my own heart; Smith's Literal Translation And Moses will say, By this shall ye know that Jehovah sent me to do all these works; for not from my heart. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Moses said: By this you shall know that the Lord hath sent me to do all things that you see, and that I have not forged them of my own head: Catholic Public Domain Version And Moses said: “By this shall you know that the Lord has sent me to do all that you discern, and that I have not brought these things out of my own heart: New American Bible Moses said, “This is how you shall know that the LORD sent me to do all I have done, and that it was not of my own devising: New Revised Standard Version And Moses said, “This is how you shall know that the LORD has sent me to do all these works; it has not been of my own accord: Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Moses said, Hereby you shall know that the LORD has sent me to do all these works; for I have not done them of my own mind. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Moshe said, “In this you shall know that LORD JEHOVAH has sent me to do all of these works and it was not from my mind: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Moses said: 'Hereby ye shall know that the LORD hath sent me to do all these works, and that I have not done them of mine own mind. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Moses said, Hereby shall ye know that the Lord has sent me to perform all these works, that I have not done them of myself. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Earth Swallows Korah28Then Moses said, “This is how you will know that the LORD has sent me to do all these things, for it was not my own doing: 29If these men die a natural death, or if they suffer the fate of all men, then the LORD has not sent me.… Cross References Then Moses said, Exodus 3:11-12 But Moses asked God, “Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” / “I will surely be with you,” God said, “and this will be the sign to you that I have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, all of you will worship God on this mountain.” Exodus 4:10-12 “Please, Lord,” Moses replied, “I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since You have spoken to Your servant, for I am slow of speech and tongue.” / And the LORD said to him, “Who gave man his mouth? Or who makes the mute or the deaf, the sighted or the blind? Is it not I, the LORD? / Now go! I will help you as you speak, and I will teach you what to say.” “This is how you will know Joshua 3:10 He continued, “This is how you will know that the living God is among you and that He will surely drive out before you the Canaanites, Hittites, Hivites, Perizzites, Girgashites, Amorites, and Jebusites. Exodus 7:17 This is what the LORD says: By this you will know that I am the LORD. Behold, with the staff in my hand I will strike the water of the Nile, and it will turn to blood. 1 Kings 20:28 Then the man of God approached the king of Israel and said, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Because the Arameans have said that the LORD is a god of the hills and not of the valleys, I will deliver all this great army into your hand. Then you will know that I am the LORD.’” that the LORD has sent me Exodus 7:16 Then say to him, ‘The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, has sent me to tell you: Let My people go, so that they may worship Me in the wilderness. But until now you have not listened. Jeremiah 1:7 But the LORD told me: “Do not say, ‘I am only a child.’ For to everyone I send you, you must go, and all that I command you, you must speak. Deuteronomy 18:18 I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. I will put My words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him. to do all these things, Deuteronomy 34:10-12 Since that time, no prophet has risen in Israel like Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face— / no prophet who did all the signs and wonders that the LORD sent Moses to do in the land of Egypt to Pharaoh and to all his officials and all his land, / and no prophet who performed all the mighty acts of power and awesome deeds that Moses did in the sight of all Israel. Psalm 105:26-27 He sent Moses His servant, and Aaron, whom He had chosen. / They performed His miraculous signs among them, and wonders in the land of Ham. Exodus 7:3-5 But I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, and though I will multiply My signs and wonders in the land of Egypt, / Pharaoh will not listen to you. Then I will lay My hand on Egypt, and by mighty acts of judgment I will bring the divisions of My people the Israelites out of the land of Egypt. / And the Egyptians will know that I am the LORD, when I stretch out My hand against Egypt and bring the Israelites out from among them.” for it was not my own doing: John 5:30 I can do nothing by Myself; I judge only as I hear. And My judgment is just, because I do not seek My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me. John 8:28 So Jesus said, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am He, and that I do nothing on My own, but speak exactly what the Father has taught Me. John 14:10 Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me? The words I say to you, I do not speak on My own. Instead, it is the Father dwelling in Me, performing His works. Exodus 4:30-31 and Aaron relayed everything the LORD had said to Moses. And Moses performed the signs before the people, / and they believed. And when they heard that the LORD had attended to the Israelites and had seen their affliction, they bowed down and worshiped. 1 Kings 18:36-39 At the time of the evening sacrifice, Elijah the prophet approached the altar and said, “O LORD, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that You are God in Israel and that I am Your servant and have done all these things at Your command. / Answer me, O LORD! Answer me, so that this people will know that You, the LORD, are God, and that You have turned their hearts back again.” / Then the fire of the LORD fell and consumed the sacrifice, the wood, the stones, and the dust, and it licked up the water in the trench. … Treasury of Scripture And Moses said, Hereby you shall know that the LORD has sent me to do all these works; for I have not done them of my own mind. hereby Exodus 3:12 And he said, Certainly I will be with thee; and this shall be a token unto thee, that I have sent thee: When thou hast brought forth the people out of Egypt, ye shall serve God upon this mountain. Exodus 4:1-9 And Moses answered and said, But, behold, they will not believe me, nor hearken unto my voice: for they will say, The LORD hath not appeared unto thee… Exodus 7:9 When Pharaoh shall speak unto you, saying, Shew a miracle for you: then thou shalt say unto Aaron, Take thy rod, and cast it before Pharaoh, and it shall become a serpent. for I have. Numbers 24:13 If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the commandment of the LORD, to do either good or bad of mine own mind; but what the LORD saith, that will I speak? 1 Kings 18:36 And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel, and that I am thy servant, and that I have done all these things at thy word. Jeremiah 23:16 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of the LORD. Jump to Previous Accord Deeds Heart Hereby Idea Mind WorksJump to Next Accord Deeds Heart Hereby Idea Mind WorksNumbers 16 1. The rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram23. Moses separates the people from the rebels' tents 31. The earth swallows up Korah, and a fire consumes others 36. The censers are reserved to holy use 41. 14,700 are slain by a plague, for murmuring against Moses and Aaron 46. Aaron by incense stays the plague Then Moses said, Moses, the leader of the Israelites, is speaking to the congregation. This moment occurs during a rebellion led by Korah, Dathan, and Abiram against Moses' leadership. Moses, as a prophet and leader, often communicated God's will to the people, and his words here are meant to affirm his divine appointment. “This is how you will know that the LORD has sent me to do all these things, for it was not my own doing: Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe central figure in this passage, Moses is the leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt and through the wilderness. In this context, Moses is defending his God-given authority against a rebellion. 2. Korah, Dathan, and Abiram These are the leaders of the rebellion against Moses and Aaron. They challenge Moses' leadership, questioning his authority and the special status of the priesthood. 3. The Israelites The community witnessing the confrontation between Moses and the rebels. Their faith and obedience are being tested in this event. 4. The Tabernacle The dwelling place of God among His people, representing His presence and authority. It is the backdrop for the unfolding events. 5. The Wilderness The setting for the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, symbolizing a place of testing and reliance on God. Teaching Points Divine AuthorityMoses' leadership was not self-appointed but divinely ordained. Recognize and respect the authority God places in our lives, whether spiritual or secular. Obedience and Rebellion The rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram serves as a warning against challenging God's established order. Obedience to God and His appointed leaders is crucial. God's Validation God confirms His chosen leaders and plans. Trust that God will vindicate His purposes in His timing. Humility in Leadership Moses exemplifies humility by relying on God to validate his leadership rather than asserting his own authority. Leaders should seek God's guidance and validation. Faith in God's Plan The Israelites' journey through the wilderness required faith in God's plan, even when it was not fully understood. Trust in God's sovereignty and timing. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 16:28?2. How does Numbers 16:28 demonstrate God's authority through Moses' leadership? 3. What can we learn about obedience to God from Numbers 16:28? 4. How does Numbers 16:28 connect to Romans 13:1 on authority? 5. How can we apply Moses' example of leadership in Numbers 16:28 today? 6. In what ways does Numbers 16:28 encourage trust in God's chosen leaders? 7. How does Numbers 16:28 demonstrate Moses' authority as divinely appointed by God? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in Numbers 16:28? 9. How does Numbers 16:28 challenge modern views on leadership and authority? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 16? 11. Why did Korah rebel against Moses and Aaron? 12. Does King Ahaz's portrayal in 2 Chronicles 28 conflict with the account in 2 Kings 16? 13. Who was Korah in the Bible? 14. Is there any archaeological or historical evidence for a distinct 'Tent of Meeting' as described in Exodus 33:7-11, given that later passages describe the Tabernacle differently? What Does Numbers 16:28 Mean Then Moses saidThe spokesman of God steps forward again. In the face of Korah’s rebellion (Numbers 16:1–3), Moses does not rely on debate or persuasion; he simply speaks. • Similar moments: when threatened, he “cried out to the LORD” (Exodus 17:4) and when challenged by Miriam and Aaron he “fell facedown” before speaking (Numbers 12:6-8). • Every time Moses speaks under pressure, the LORD vindicates him—reinforcing that his authority is derived, not self-created (compare Deuteronomy 18:18-19). This is how you will know Moses offers a tangible test. God does not leave His people guessing; He provides clear evidence. • Elijah used the same approach on Mount Carmel: “The God who answers by fire, He is God” (1 Kings 18:24). • Jesus pointed to unmistakable signs so that “you may believe that the Father is in Me” (John 10:38). • God’s pattern: revelation followed by confirmation (Isaiah 46:9-10). that the LORD has sent me Moses anchors everything in divine commissioning. • Earlier, the LORD said, “I will be with you” and gave signs at the burning bush (Exodus 3:12; 4:1-9). • The New Testament echoes this principle: “No one takes this honor upon himself, but he must be called by God” (Hebrews 5:4). • True leadership in God’s economy is never self-appointed. to do all these things The phrase embraces every plague, provision, and command delivered through Moses. • From the plagues in Egypt (Exodus 7-12) to manna and water in the wilderness (Exodus 16-17), God authenticated Moses repeatedly. • The scope is comprehensive—“all”—so the people cannot pick and choose which parts to respect (James 2:10). for it was not my own doing Moses renounces personal credit. He is merely the vessel. • Paul will later say, “We have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that this surpassing power is from God and not from us” (2 Corinthians 4:7). • Jesus Himself models this humility: “The Son can do nothing by Himself; He can do only what He sees His Father doing” (John 5:19). • The lesson for every believer: when God works, He alone gets the glory (Psalm 115:1). summary Numbers 16:28 is Moses’ declaration that divine authority, not human ambition, is at stake. By setting up a visible test, he invites the congregation to witness God’s unmistakable validation of his leadership. The verse underscores a timeless truth: God calls, equips, and vindicates His servants, leaving no room for self-exaltation—only for humble obedience and wholehearted trust in the LORD. (28) To do all these works.--i.e., to bring the people out of the land of Egypt, to exchange the first-born for the Levites, to consecrate Aaron and his sons to the priesthood, and generally to declare the will of the Lord to the people.Verse 28. - Nor I have not done them of mine own mind. Literally, "that not of my heart", כִּיאּלֹא מִלִּבּי. Septuagint, ὅτι οὐκ ἀπ ἐμαυτου .Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then Mosesמֹשֶׁה֒ (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver said, וַיֹּאמֶר֮ (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “This is how בְּזֹאת֙ (bə·zōṯ) Preposition-b | Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, you will know תֵּֽדְע֔וּן (tê·ḏə·‘ūn) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural | Paragogic nun Strong's 3045: To know that כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel has sent me שְׁלָחַ֔נִי (šə·lā·ḥa·nî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out to do לַעֲשׂ֕וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6213: To do, make all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every these הָאֵ֑לֶּה (hā·’êl·leh) Article | Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those things, הַֽמַּעֲשִׂ֖ים (ham·ma·‘ă·śîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4639: An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property for כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction it was not לֹ֖א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no my own doing: מִלִּבִּֽי׃ (mil·lib·bî) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre Links Numbers 16:28 NIVNumbers 16:28 NLT Numbers 16:28 ESV Numbers 16:28 NASB Numbers 16:28 KJV Numbers 16:28 BibleApps.com Numbers 16:28 Biblia Paralela Numbers 16:28 Chinese Bible Numbers 16:28 French Bible Numbers 16:28 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 16:28 Moses said Hereby you shall know that (Nu Num.) |
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