And it came to pass, as he had made an end of speaking all these words, that the ground clave asunder that was under them:
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Verse 31 is found in chapter 16 of Numbers. Dathan, Abiram, and Korah receive judgment, and the earth opens around the families of the principal rebels while fire consumes those who offered incense. The form of judgment confirms that the priesthood and Moses’ authority could not be redefined through political pressure. The account also serves as a warning against approaching worship while ignoring the boundaries established by God.
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Compare Numbers 16:31 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Und als er diese Worte hatte alle ausgeredet, zerriß die Erde unter ihnen
Y aconteció, que en acabando él de hablar todas estas palabras, rompiose la tierra que estaba debajo de ellos:
En cuanto terminó de decir todas estas palabras, se partió el suelo que estaba debajo de ellos.
Comme il achevait de prononcer toutes ces paroles, la terre qui était sous eux se fendit.
Ed egli avvenne che, come egli ebbe finito di proferire tutte queste parole, la terra ch’era sotto coloro si fendè,
E aconteceu que, acabando ele de falar todas estas palavras, a terra que estava debaixo deles se fendeu.
摩西 剛說完這些話,他們腳下的地就裂開,
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