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Berean Standard Bible

“and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them and their households—all Korah’s men and all their possessions.”

Numbers 16:32

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Korah, Dathan, and Abiram lead a revolt against Moses and Aaron, claiming that the whole community is holy and that the two leaders exalt themselves. Moses puts the matter in the Lord's hands.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them and their households—all Korah’s men and all their possessions.

World English Bible (WEB)

The earth opened its mouth and swallowed them up, with their households, all of Korah’s men, and all their goods.

King James Version (KJV)

And the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up, and their houses, and all the men that appertained unto Korah, and all their goods.

American Standard Version (ASV)

and the earth opened its mouth, and swallowed them up, and their households, and all the men that appertained unto Korah, and all their goods.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And the earth, opening her mouth, took them in, with their families, and all the men who were joined to Korah, and their goods.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y abrió la tierra su boca, y tragólos á ellos, y á sus casas, y á todos los hombres de Coré, y á toda su hacienda.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

y una gran grieta se los tragó junto con sus tiendas; familias y amigos que estaban con ellos y con todo lo que poseían.

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