Numbers 16:23

Numbers 16:23 Meaning and Explanation

And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

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God responds to the intercession and speaks again to Moses.

The Context of Numbers 16:23

God acknowledges the intercession and provides new instructions.

What Does Numbers 16:23 Mean?

God's continued speech shows He hears the prayer. Rather than simply executing the announced judgment, He now provides further instruction, suggesting the intercession has been heard and acknowledged.

This moment shows the power of intercession in God's economy: the prayers of the righteous influence God's method of judgment, even if the judgment itself stands.

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What does Numbers 16:23 mean?

God responds to the intercession and speaks again to Moses.

What is the context of Numbers 16:23?

God acknowledges the intercession and provides new instructions.

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