6 pairs
In Numbers 16:3, Korah and his followers challenge Moses and Aaron, claiming that all the congregation is holy. This echoes Exodus 19:6, where God declares Israel to be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation, highlighting the tension between God's calling and human rebellion.
Thematic focusHoliness, Rebellion, Priesthood.
Numbers 16:5 shows Moses declaring that the Lord will show who is His. This is paralleled in 2 Timothy 2:19, where Paul states that the Lord knows those who are His, emphasizing divine election and recognition.
Thematic focusDivine Election, God's Sovereignty.
In Numbers 16:11, Moses points out that the rebellion is against the Lord. Similarly, in Acts 5:39, Gamaliel warns that if a movement is of God, it cannot be overthrown, highlighting the futility of opposing God's will.
Thematic focusRebellion Against God, Divine Authority.
Numbers 16:32 describes the earth swallowing Korah and his followers. Psalm 106:17 recounts this event as a demonstration of God's judgment against rebellion.
Thematic focusJudgment, Divine Retribution.
In Numbers 16:41, the congregation grumbles against Moses and Aaron after witnessing God's judgment. 1 Corinthians 10:10 warns against grumbling, using Israel's history as an example of the consequences of such actions.
Thematic focusGrumbling, Consequences of Disobedience.
Numbers 16:46 shows Aaron making atonement for the people to stop the plague. Hebrews 7:25 speaks of Jesus as the ultimate high priest who always lives to intercede for those who come to God through Him, highlighting the theme of intercession and atonement.
Thematic focusAtonement, Intercession, Priesthood.