KJV ORIGINAL
For which cause both thou and all thy company are gathered together against the LORD: and what is Aaron, that ye murmur against him?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
This is why you and your whole group have really gathered together to rebel against the LORD. Who is Aaron that you should complain against him?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Moses is telling the rebels that their complaint against Aaron is actually rebellion against God himself, since God chose Aaron as high priest.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes during Korah's rebellion, where Korah and 250 other Israelites challenged Moses and Aaron's God-given authority as leaders and priests. Moses is responding to their accusations by pointing out that since God appointed Aaron as high priest, opposing Aaron means opposing God directly.
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