And he spake unto the congregation, saying, Depart, I pray you, from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of theirs, lest ye be consumed in all their sins.
And Moses spoke to the people, saying, 'Please move away from the tents of these evil men, and don't touch anything that belongs to them, or you might be destroyed along with them for their sins.'
Moses is warning the Israelites to get away from rebellious leaders and their belongings to avoid being caught up in God's judgment against them.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes during Korah's rebellion, where Korah, Dathan, and Abiram challenged Moses' and Aaron's God-given authority over Israel. Moses is warning the congregation to separate themselves from these rebels before God's judgment falls. This happened during Israel's wilderness wandering, when maintaining proper leadership and order was crucial for the nation's survival.
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