Numbers 16:40

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KJV

King James Version (modern wording)

To be a memorial unto the children of Israel, that no stranger, which is not of the seed of Aaron, come near to offer incense before the LORD; that he be not as Korah, and as his company: as the LORD said to him by the hand of Moses.

Numbers 16:40 (KJV)

ASV

American Standard Version

to be a memorial unto the children of Israel, to the end that no stranger, that is not of the seed of Aaron, come near to burn incense before Jehovah; that he be not as Korah, and as his company: as Jehovah spake unto him by Moses.

Numbers 16:40 (ASV)

BSB

Berean Standard Bible

just as the LORD commanded him through Moses. This was to be a reminder to the Israelites that no outsider who is not a descendant of Aaron should approach to offer incense before the LORD, lest he become like Korah and his followers.

Numbers 16:40 (BSB)

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What does Numbers 16:40 say?

Numbers 16:40 in modern King James wording reads: "To be a memorial unto the children of Israel, that no stranger, which is not of the seed of Aaron, come near to offer incense before the LORD; that he be not as Korah, and as his company: as the LORD said to him by the hand of Moses."

Where is Numbers 16:40 found in the Bible?

Numbers 16:40 is verse 40 of chapter 16 of the book of Numbers, in the Old Testament. Numbers has 36 chapters.

Which translations of Numbers 16:40 can I read here?

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