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Psalms 106:16

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 106:16 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “They envied Moses also in the camp, [And] Aaron the saint of Jehovah.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

They envied Moses also in the camp, [And] Aaron the saint of Jehovah.
Psalms 106:16 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 106

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
13They soon forgat his works; They waited not for his counsel,
14But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, And tempted God in the desert.
15And he gave them their request, But sent leanness into their soul.
16They envied Moses also in the camp, [And] Aaron the saint of Jehovah.
17The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, And covered the company of Abiram.
18And a fire was kindled in their company; The flame burned up the wicked.
19They made a calf in Horeb, And worshipped a molten image.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“They envied Moses also in the camp - They were envious of him, or rebelled against him, as assuming too much authority. See Numbers 16:1-2. The reference here is rather to the “result” of that envy in producing rebellion than to the envy itself. It is true, however, that the foundation of their opposition to him “was” envy. And Aaron the saint of the Lord - That is, as set apart to the service of the Lord; or, as employed in holy things. The reference is to his “office,” not to his personal character. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“The saint - So called, because he was consecrated by God for that sacred office of the priesthood, in which respect all the priests are said to be holy, Lev 21:6-8. Hereby he intimates, that their envy and rebellion was not only against Aaron, but against God himself. Psalms 106:19”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“106:16-18 The people became jealous because they presumed to have the same privileges as God’s appointed priests (see Num 16:1-35). • the earth opened up: See Num 16:28-33.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“envied: Num 16:1, 3-50 the saint: Exo 28:36; Lev 21:6-8, Lev 21:10-12; Num 16:7 Psalms 106:17”
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