of it as if it were already done. The thought, seems to have lain in his mind in this manner: he thinks of them as having the same character as Korah, and then at once thinks of them as destroyed in the same manner, or as if it were already done. They are "identified" with him in their character and doom. The word rendered "perish" (?????????? apollumi) is often used to denote future punishment, Matthew 10:28 , Matthew 10:39 ; Matthew 18:14 ; Mark 1:24 ; Luke 13:3 , Luke 13:5 ; John 3:15-16 ; John 10:28 ; 2 Thessalonians 2:10 ; 2 Peter 3:9 . In the gainsaying of Core - Of Korah, Numbers 16:1-30 . The word "gainsaying" here means properly contradiction, or speaking against; then controversy, question, strife; then contumely, reproach, or rebellion. The idea here seems to be, that they were guilty of insubordination; of possessing a restless and dissatisfied spirit; of a desire to rule, etc. They have gone in the way of Cain - They are haters of their brethren, and they that are such are murderers; and by their false doctrine they corrupt and destroy the souls of the people. The error of Balaam - For the sake of gain they corrupt the word of God and refine away its meaning, and let it down so as to suit the passions of the profligate. This was literally true of the Nicolaitans, who taught most impure doctrines, and followed the most lascivious practices. Gainsaying