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What the Bible Says About Korah

Overview

The Bible addresses korah across 11 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Psalms. Closely related themes include Seekers, Thirst, Access to God and Scoffing.

Key Bible verses about korah

Old Testament

Psalms

Psalms 42:1

To the chief Musician, Maschil, for the sons of Korah. As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. Maschil: or, A Psalm giving instruction of the sons, etc panteth: Heb. brayeth

Psalms 42:2

My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?

Psalms 42:3

My tears have been my meat day and night, while they continually say unto me, Where is thy God?

Psalms 42:4

When I remember these things, I pour out my soul in me: for I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holyday.

Psalms 42:5

Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance. cast: Heb. bowed praise: or, give thanks for the: or, his presence is salvation

Psalms 42:6

O my God, my soul is cast down within me: therefore will I remember thee from the land of Jordan, and of the Hermonites, from the hill Mizar. the hill: or, the little hill

Psalms 42:7

Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterspouts: all thy waves and thy billows are gone over me.

Psalms 42:8

Yet the LORD will command his lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night his song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life.

Psalms 42:9

I will say unto God my rock, Why hast thou forgotten me? why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?

Psalms 42:10

As with a sword in my bones, mine enemies reproach me; while they say daily unto me, Where is thy God? sword: or, killing

Psalms 42:11

Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.

In the Bible dictionary

Studying korah for yourself

  • Begin with Psalms 42:1, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Seekers, Thirst, Access to God and Scoffing.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about korah?

The Bible addresses korah across 11 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Psalms. Closely related themes include Seekers, Thirst, Access to God and Scoffing.

How many Bible verses are about korah?

The Bible references korah in 11 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention korah?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is Psalms 42:1: “To the chief Musician, Maschil, for the sons of Korah. As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. Maschil: or, A Psalm giving instruction of the sons, etc panteth: Heb. brayeth”

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