Numbers 16:37 Meaning and Explanation
“Speak unto Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest, that he take up the censers out of the burning, and scatter thou the fire yonder; for they are hallowed.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God instructs Moses to tell Eleazar the priest to collect the burned censers from the fire and scatter the fire.
The Context of Numbers 16:37
God directs the preservation and transformation of the censers used by the rebels.
What Does Numbers 16:37 Mean?
The censers, despite being used in rebellion, are deemed 'hallowed'—set apart for God's purposes. Even objects used wrongly are not discarded but consecrated further.
The instruction to scatter the fire prevents the censers from remaining as objects of grief or mourning for the rebels. This action makes the censers into something new.
Numbers 16:37 in the Original Language
קָדוֹשׁ (qadosh, 'hallowed') — made holy or set apart; the objects of the rebellion are sanctified by God's judgment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 16:37
What does Numbers 16:37 mean?
God instructs Moses to tell Eleazar the priest to collect the burned censers from the fire and scatter the fire.
What is the context of Numbers 16:37?
God directs the preservation and transformation of the censers used by the rebels.