Numbers 16:32 Meaning and Explanation
“And the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up, and their houses, and all the men that appertained unto Korah, and all their goods.”
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Read Full Chapter →The earth opens and swallows Korah, Dathan, Abiram, their households, and all their possessions.
The Context of Numbers 16:32
The judgment is executed completely; the rebels and all they owned disappear into the earth.
What Does Numbers 16:32 Mean?
The judgment is total: not just the rebel leaders but everyone associated with them and all their property is consumed. This leaves no room for sympathetic survivors or inherited grievances from the next generation.
The image of the earth 'opening her mouth' is personified—the earth itself becomes an instrument of God's judgment, erasing the rebels from the community.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 16:32
What does Numbers 16:32 mean?
The earth opens and swallows Korah, Dathan, Abiram, their households, and all their possessions.
What is the context of Numbers 16:32?
The judgment is executed completely; the rebels and all they owned disappear into the earth.