Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Just as he finished saying all these things, the ground under them split open.
New American Standard Bible
As he finished speaking all these words, the ground that was under them split open;
King James Version
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:
Holman Bible
Just as he finished speaking all these words, the ground beneath them split open.
A Conservative Version
And it came to pass, as he made an end of speaking all these words, that the ground split asunder that was under them,
American Standard Version
And it came to pass, as he made an end of speaking all these words, that the ground clave asunder that was under them;
Amplified
As soon as Moses finished speaking all these words, the ground under them split open;
Bible in Basic English
And while these words were on his lips, the earth under them was parted in two;
Darby Translation
And it came to pass when he had ended speaking all these words, that the ground clave apart that was under them.
Julia Smith Translation
And it shall be as he finished to speak all these words, the earth shall cleave asunder which is under them:
King James 2000
And it came to pass, as he had made an end of speaking all these words, that the ground split asunder that was under them:
Lexham Expanded Bible
And it happened, as soon as he finished {speaking} all these words, the ground that [was] under them split open.
Modern King James verseion
And it happened, as he had made an end of speaking all these words, the ground under them split apart.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And as soon as he had made an end of speaking all these words, the ground clove asunder that was under them,
NET Bible
When he had finished speaking all these words, the ground that was under them split open,
New Heart English Bible
It happened, as he made an end of speaking all these words, that the ground split apart that was under them;
The Emphasized Bible
And it came to pass as he made an end of speaking all these words, that the ground which was under them, clave asunder;
Webster
And it came to pass, as he had made an end of speaking all these words, that the ground cleaved asunder that was under them:
World English Bible
It happened, as he made an end of speaking all these words, that the ground split apart that was under them;
Youngs Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass at his finishing speaking all these words, that the ground which is under them cleaveth,
Themes
Ambition » Instances of » Korah and his co-conspirators
Anger of God » Exemplified against » Korah
Conspiracy » Instances of » Miriam and aaron, against moses
journey of israel through the Desert » Returned by the way to the red sea » Korah, &c punished
Earthquakes » Frequently accompanied by » Opening of the earth
Earthquakes » Mentioned in scripture » in the wilderness
Earthquakes » Instances of » When korah, dathan, and abiram were swallowed up
Incense » Korah and his company punished for offering
Incense » Korah, dathan, and abiram
the Levites » Punishment of korah and others of, for offering incense
Miracles » Catalogue of » The destruction of korah
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Moses and aaron: » Destruction of korah
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Treason » Instances of » Of korah, dathan, and abiram against moses and aaron
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Numbers 16:31
Verse Info
Context Readings
Korah, Dathan, And Abiram Rebel
30 But if the LORD creates something new, so that the ground opens its mouth and swallows them and everything that belongs to them and they all descend directly to Sheol while still alive, then you'll know that these men have spurned the LORD." 31 Just as he finished saying all these things, the ground under them split open. 32 The earth opened its mouth and swallowed them, all their households, everyone who was affiliated with Korah, and all of their property.
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Cross References
Numbers 27:3
"Our father died in the wilderness, but he wasn't with the company of those who gathered against the LORD along with the company of Korah. He died in his own sin, and he had no sons.
Deuteronomy 11:6
and what he did to Eliab's sons Dathan and Abiram, descendants of Reuben, when the ground opened up and swallowed them, their households, their tents, and every living thing belonging to them in the full sight of Israel.
Numbers 26:10-11
The ground had opened its mouth and swallowed them up, along with Korah. Also, that group died when the fire devoured 250 men as a warning sign,
Psalm 106:17-18
The earth opened and swallowed Dathan, closing over Abiram's clan.