Numbers 16:28 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Moses said, Hereby ye shall know that the LORD hath sent me to do all these works; for I have not done them of mine own mind.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Moses said, 'This is how you will know that the LORD has sent me to do all these things - because I have not done them on my own initiative.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Moses is telling the people that they will see clear proof that God sent him to lead, because he's not acting on his own authority or ideas.

📚 Historical Context

This statement comes during Korah's rebellion, when a group of Levites challenged Moses' and Aaron's leadership authority. Moses was facing a serious crisis where people questioned whether he was truly God's chosen leader or just acting on his own ambition. He called for a divine test to prove that his authority came directly from God.

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