Numbers 16:21

““Separate yourselves from the midst of this community, and I will consume them in an instant.””

Numbers 16:21 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Numbers 16:21, word by word

“Separate yourselvesהִבָּדְלוּhibadlu

separate

Separate, make a distinction between two things; also set something apart for a purpose.

Where else “hibadlu” appears
the midstתּוֹךְtoch

midst

The central point of something, or the company of several: in the midst of them.

Where else “toch” appears
communityעֵדָהeda

community

Israel gathered as one people; or a band of people.

Where else “eda” appears
and I will consumeאַכַלֶּהachale

destroy

To put an end to something, destroy it.

Where else “achale” appears
in an instantרָגַעraga

moment

Instant, a very brief moment.

Where else “raga” appears

The context

20YHWH spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying,

21 · This verse (above)

22And they fell on their faces and said, “El, Elohim of the spirits of all flesh, shall one man sin and will you be angry with all the community?”

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