Numbers 16:21

Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may consume them in a moment.

Cross-references

Numbers 16:45 repeats the same command to separate from the doomed assembly — nearly identical to Numbers 16:21 within the same episode.

In Numbers 16:24, Moses commands the congregation to get away from Korah's tents — the immediate execution of the separation command.

In Numbers 16:26, Moses repeats the warning to depart from the wicked men's tents — reinforcing the same separation command.

Genesis 19:15-22 commands Lot to flee Sodom before destruction — a clear parallel to the separation command here for escape.

Exodus 33:5 Parallel

Exodus 33:5 uses the same phrase 'in a moment' to warn that God's presence could destroy stiff-necked people — directly linking to the sudden consumption.

2 Corinthians 6:17 commands separation from the unclean — echoing the separation call here to avoid judgment.

In Hebrews 12:29, God is a consuming fire — directly explaining the divine action behind the threat to consume the rebels in Numbers.

Revelation 18:4 calls God's people to 'come out' of Babylon to avoid her plagues — echoing the call to separate from Korah to escape destruction.

Exodus 33:3 Parallel

In Exodus 33:3, God threatens to consume Israel on the way because of their stubbornness — same warning of being consumed due to sin.

Ezekiel 9:8 Parallel

Ezekiel 9:8 shows a prophet interceding when God threatens total destruction, mirroring the plea that follows this command.

In Genesis 19:14, Lot warns his sons-in-law to flee Sodom before destruction — a parallel call to separate from those about to be judged.

Ezra 9:14 Allusion

In Ezra 9:14, Ezra fears God will consume Israel for intermarriage — echoes the consuming judgment for disobedience in Numbers.