Num 16:5 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 5. The Lord will show who are his ] It is supposed that St. Paul refers to this place, : The foundation of God -the whole sacrificial system, referring to Christ Jesus, the foundation of the salvation of men; standeth sure , notwithstanding the rebellions, intrusions, and false doctrines of men; having this seal -this stamp of its Divine authenticity, The Lord knoweth them that are his ; εγνωκυριος τουςονταςαυτου, a literal translation of veyoda Yehovah eth asher lo ; and both signifying, The Lord approveth of his own; or, will own that which is of his own appointment. And let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity , alluding to the exhortation of Moses, : Depart, I pray you, from the tents of these wicked men .

‏ Numbers 16:5

Verse 5. The Lord will show who are his] It is supposed that St. Paul refers to this place, 2Ti 2:19: The foundation of God-the whole sacrificial system, referring to Christ Jesus, the foundation of the salvation of men; standeth sure, notwithstanding the rebellions, intrusions, and false doctrines of men; having this seal-this stamp of its Divine authenticity, The Lord knoweth them that are his; εγνωκυριος τουςονταςαυτου, a literal translation of veyoda Yehovah eth asher lo; and both signifying, The Lord approveth of his own; or, will own that which is of his own appointment. And let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity, alluding to the exhortation of Moses, Nu 16:26: Depart, I pray you, from the tents of these wicked men.