Whosoever cometh any thing near unto the tabernacle of the LORD shall die: shall we be consumed with dying?
Anyone who comes close to the LORD's tabernacle will die. Are we all going to be destroyed by death?
The Israelites are expressing fear that God's holiness is so dangerous that they'll all die if they get too close to His dwelling place.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes after Korah's rebellion was crushed and God affirmed Aaron's priestly authority through the budding rod miracle. The Israelites had just witnessed God's judgment on those who approached Him inappropriately, and now they're terrified that any contact with the sacred tabernacle means certain death. This fear reflects their growing understanding of God's holiness and the need for proper mediation through the ordained priesthood.
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