Numbers 16:4
“And when Moses heard it, he fell vpon his face.”
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Numbers 16:4 Context
2And they rose vp before Moses, with certaine of the children of Israel, two hundred and fiftie Princes of the assembly, famous in the Congregation, men of renowne. 3And they gathered themselues together against Moses, and against Aaron, and said vnto them, Ye take too much vpon you, seeing all the Congregation are holy euery one of them, and the Lord is among them: wherfore then lift you vp your selues aboue the Congregation of the Lord ? 4And when Moses heard it, he fell vpon his face. 5And hee spake vnto Korah, and vnto all his company, saying, Euen to morrow the Lord will shew who are his, and who is holy, and will cause him to come neere vnto him: euen him whom he hath chosen, will he cause to come neere vnto him. 6This doe: take you censers, Korah, and all his company:
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Other Translations for Numbers 16:4
And when Moses heard [it], he fell upon his face:
- King James Version
When Moses heard {this,} he fell on his face;
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And when Moses heard it, he fell upon his face:
- American Standard Version (1901)
And Moses, hearing this, went down on his face;
- Basic English Bible
When Moses heard this, he fell on his face.
- Darby Bible
And when Moses heard it, he fell upon his face:
- Webster's Bible
When Moses heard it, he fell on his face:
- World English Bible
And Moses heareth, and falleth on his face,
- Youngs Literal Bible
And when Moses heard it, he fell upon his face.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Numbers 16:4
16:4 On his face - Humbly begging that God would direct and vindicate him. Accordingly God answers his prayers, and strengthens him with new courage, and confidence of success.