Korah (Hebrew: קֹרַח, Modern: Qoraḥ, Tiberian: Qōraḥ) is a figure in the Hebrew Bible, known for leading a rebellion against the authority of Moses and Aaron during the Israelites' Exodus from Egypt. The name Korah is believed to mean "baldness," "ice," or "frost" in Hebrew. In the Quran, Korah is referred to as Qārūn (قارون), and his story is recounted in Surah Al-Qasas (28:76-82) as a cautionary tale about the consequences of arrogance and greed. Korah is depicted as a wealthy man who was punished by God for his pride and disobedience. The narrative of Korah's rebellion is found in the Book of Numbers (Numbers 16:1-35), where he, along with 250 princes of the congregation, challenged Moses and Aaron's leadership, claiming that the entire congregation was holy and that God was among them all. The rebellion ended with Korah and his followers being swallowed by the earth as a divine punishment, serving as a significant event in the theological and historical context of the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land.
Biblical personage
Korah, son of Izhar, is an individual who appears in the Biblical Book of Numbers of the Old Testament and four different verses in the Quran, known for leading a rebellion against Moses. Some older English translations, as well as the Douay–Rheims Bible, spell the name Core, and many Eastern European translations have "Korak" or "Korey".