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¹ And the children of Israel journeyed, and encamped in the plains of Moab beyond the Jordan at Jericho.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Numbers 21:20 · Numbers 26:3 · Numbers 31:12 · Numbers 32:19 · Numbers 33:48 · Numbers 33:50 · Numbers 34:15 · Numbers 35:1 · Numbers 36:13 · Deuteronomy 1:5 · Deuteronomy 3:8 · Deuteronomy 34:1 · Deuteronomy 34:8 · Joshua 3:16

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
set forward H5265 (נָסַע) — properly, to pull up, especially the tent-pins, i.e. start on a journey
and pitched H2583 (חָנָה) — properly, to incline; by implication, to decline (of the slanting rays of evening); specifically, to pitch a tent; generally to encamp (for abode or siege)
in the plains H6160 (עֲרָבָה) — a desert; especially (with the article prefix) the (generally) sterile valley of the Jordan and its continuation to the Red Sea
of Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
on this side H5676 (עֵבֶר) — properly, a region across; but used only adverbially (with or without a preposition) on the opposite side (especially of the Jordan; ususally meaning the east)
Jordan H3383 (יַרְדֵּן) — Jarden, the principal river of Palestine
Jericho H3405 (יְרִיחוֹ) — Jericho or Jerecho, a place in Palestine

² And Balak the son of Zippor saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Numbers 21:3 · Numbers 21:20 · Joshua 24:9 · Judges 11:25

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Balak H1111 (בָּלָק) — Balak, a Moabitish king
the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
of Zippor H6834 (צִפּוֹר) — Tsippor, a Moabite
saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
all that Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
had done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
to the Amorites H567 (אֱמֹרִי) — an Emorite, one of the Canaanitish tribes

³ And Moab was sore afraid of the people, because they were many: and Moab was distressed because of the children of Israel.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Exodus 1:12 · Exodus 15:15 · Exodus 23:27 · Deuteronomy 2:25 · Joshua 2:10 · Joshua 2:24 · Joshua 9:24 · Psalms 53:5 · Isaiah 23:5

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
was sore H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
afraid H1481 (גּוּר) — properly, to turn aside from the road (for a lodging or any other purpose), i.e. sojourn (as a guest); also to shrink, fear (as in a strange place); also to gat…
of H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
many H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
was distressed H6973 (קוּץ) — to be (causatively, make) disgusted or anxious
because of H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

⁴ And Moab said unto the elders of Midian, Now will this multitude lick up all that is round about us, as the ox licketh up the grass of the field. And Balak the son of Zippor was king of Moab at that time.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Numbers 22:2 · Numbers 22:7 · Numbers 24:17 · Numbers 25:15 · Numbers 31:8 · Joshua 13:21 · Judges 11:25 · 1 Kings 11:18 · Jeremiah 48:38

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto the elders H2205 (זָקֵן) — old
of Midian H4080 (מִדְיָן) — Midjan, a son of Abraham; also his country and (collectively) his descendants
Now shall this company H6951 (קָהָל) — assemblage (usually concretely)
lick up H3897 (לָחַךְ) — to lick
round about H5439 (סָבִיב) — (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
us, as the ox H7794 (שׁוֹר) — a bullock (as a traveller)
licketh up H3897 (לָחַךְ) — to lick
the grass H3418 (יֶרֶק) — properly, pallor, i.e. hence, the yellowish green of young and sickly vegetation; concretely, verdure, i.e. grass or vegetation
of the field H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
And Balak H1111 (בָּלָק) — Balak, a Moabitish king
the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
of Zippor H6834 (צִפּוֹר) — Tsippor, a Moabite
king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
of the Moabites H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
at that time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.

⁵ And he sent messengers unto Balaam the son of Beor, to Pethor, which is by the River, to the land of the children of his people, to call him, saying, Behold, there is a people come out from Egypt: behold, they cover the face of the earth, and they abide over against me.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 13:16 · Exodus 1:7 · Exodus 10:15 · Numbers 23:7 · Numbers 31:8 · Deuteronomy 23:4 · Deuteronomy 23:5 · Joshua 13:22 · Joshua 24:9 · Nehemiah 13:1 · Nehemiah 13:2 · Psalms 105:24 · Micah 6:5 · 2 Peter 2:15 · Revelation 2:14

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

He sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
messengers H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
therefore unto Balaam H1109 (בִּלְעָם) — Bilam, a Mesopotamian prophet; also a place in Palestine
the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
of Beor H1160 (בְּעוֹר) — Beor, the name of the father of an Edomitish king; also of that of Balaam
to Pethor H6604 (פְּתוֹר) — Pethor, a place in Mesopotamia
by the river H5104 (נָהָר) — a stream (including the sea; expectation the Nile, Euphrates, etc.); figuratively, prosperity
of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
of the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
of his people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
to call H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
him, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
Behold, there is a people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
come out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
from Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
behold, they cover H3680 (כָּסָה) — properly, to plump, i.e. fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
the face H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
of the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
and they abide H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
over against H4136 (מוּל) — properly, abrupt, i.e. a precipice; by implication, the front; used only adverbially (with prepositional prefix) opposite

⁶ Come now therefore, I pray thee, curse me this people; for they are too mighty for me: peradventure I shall prevail, that we may smite them, and that I may drive them out of the land; for I know that he whom thou blessest is blessed, and he whom thou cursest is cursed.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 12:3 · Genesis 27:29 · Numbers 22:12 · Numbers 22:17 · Numbers 23:7 · Numbers 23:13 · Numbers 23:27 · Numbers 24:9 · Deuteronomy 23:4 · Joshua 24:9 · 1 Samuel 17:43 · 1 Kings 22:6 · 1 Kings 22:8 · 1 Kings 22:13 · Nehemiah 13:2 · Psalms 109:17 · Psalms 109:28 · Proverbs 26:2 · Isaiah 47:12 · Acts 8:9 · Acts 16:16

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Come H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
now therefore, I pray thee, curse H779 (אָרַר) — to execrate
me this people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
too mighty H6099 (עָצוּם) — powerful (specifically, a paw); by implication, numerous
for me: peradventure I shall prevail H3201 (יָכֹל) — to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
we may smite H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
I may drive them out H1644 (גָּרַשׁ) — to drive out from a possession; especially to expatriate or divorce
of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
for I wot H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
that he whom thou blessest H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
blessed H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
and he whom thou cursest H779 (אָרַר) — to execrate
is cursed H779 (אָרַר) — to execrate

⁷ And the elders of Moab and the elders of Midian departed with the rewards of divination in their hand; and they came unto Balaam, and spake unto him the words of Balak.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Numbers 23:23 · Numbers 24:1 · 1 Samuel 9:7 · Isaiah 1:23 · Isaiah 56:11 · Micah 3:11 · Romans 16:18 · 1 Timothy 6:9 · Titus 1:11 · 2 Peter 2:15

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And the elders H2205 (זָקֵן) — old
of Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
of Midian H4080 (מִדְיָן) — Midjan, a son of Abraham; also his country and (collectively) his descendants
departed H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
with the rewards of divination H7081 (קֶסֶם) — a lot; also divination (including its fee), oracle
in their hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
and they came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
unto Balaam H1109 (בִּלְעָם) — Bilam, a Mesopotamian prophet; also a place in Palestine
and spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
unto him the words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
of Balak H1111 (בָּלָק) — Balak, a Moabitish king

⁸ And he said unto them, Lodge here this night, and I will bring you word again, as Jehovah shall speak unto me: and the princes of Moab abode with Balaam.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Numbers 12:6 · Numbers 22:18 · Numbers 22:19 · Numbers 22:38 · Numbers 23:3 · Numbers 23:12 · Numbers 24:13 · 1 Kings 13:8 · 1 Kings 22:14 · Jeremiah 12:2

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto them, Lodge H3885 (לוּן) — to stop (usually over night); by implication, to stay permanently; hence (in a bad sense) to be obstinate (especially in words, to complain)
here this night H3915 (לַיִל) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity
and I will bring H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
you word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
as Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
shall speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
unto me: and the princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
of Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
abode H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
with Balaam H1109 (בִּלְעָם) — Bilam, a Mesopotamian prophet; also a place in Palestine

⁹ And God came unto Balaam, and said, What men are these with thee?

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 3:9 · Genesis 4:9 · Genesis 16:8 · Genesis 20:3 · Genesis 31:24 · Genesis 41:25 · Exodus 4:2 · Numbers 22:20 · 2 Kings 20:14 · Daniel 2:45 · Daniel 4:31 · Matthew 7:22 · Matthew 24:24

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
unto Balaam H1109 (בִּלְעָם) — Bilam, a Mesopotamian prophet; also a place in Palestine
and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
What men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)

¹⁰ And Balaam said unto God, Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, hath sent unto me, saying,

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Numbers 31:8

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Balaam H1109 (בִּלְעָם) — Bilam, a Mesopotamian prophet; also a place in Palestine
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
Balak H1111 (בָּלָק) — Balak, a Moabitish king
the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
of Zippor H6834 (צִפּוֹר) — Tsippor, a Moabite
king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
of Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
hath sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)

¹¹ Behold, the people that is come out of Egypt, it covereth the face of the earth: now, come curse me them; peradventure I shall be able to fight against them, and shall drive them out.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 27:29 · Numbers 23:7 · Numbers 23:11 · Numbers 24:10 · Joshua 24:10 · 1 Samuel 17:43

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

a people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
come out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
which covereth H3680 (כָּסָה) — properly, to plump, i.e. fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
the face H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
of the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
come H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
now, curse H6895 (קָבַב) — to scoop out, i.e. (figuratively) to malign or execrate (i.e. stab with words)
me them; peradventure I shall be able H3201 (יָכֹל) — to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
to overcome H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
them, and drive them out H1644 (גָּרַשׁ) — to drive out from a possession; especially to expatriate or divorce

¹² And God said unto Balaam, Thou shalt not go with them; thou shalt not curse the people; for they are blessed.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 12:2 · Genesis 22:16 · Numbers 22:19 · Numbers 23:3 · Numbers 23:13 · Numbers 23:19 · Numbers 23:23 · Deuteronomy 2:7 · Deuteronomy 7:14 · Deuteronomy 23:5 · Deuteronomy 28:6 · Deuteronomy 33:29 · 2 Chronicles 31:10 · Job 33:15 · Psalms 144:15 · Psalms 146:5 · Isaiah 61:9 · Micah 6:5 · Matthew 27:19 · Romans 4:6 · Romans 11:29 · Ephesians 1:3

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto Balaam H1109 (בִּלְעָם) — Bilam, a Mesopotamian prophet; also a place in Palestine
Thou shalt not go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
with them; thou shalt not curse H779 (אָרַר) — to execrate
the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
blessed H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)

¹³ And Balaam rose up in the morning, and said unto the princes of Balak, Get you into your land; for Jehovah refuseth to give me leave to go with you.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Numbers 22:14 · Deuteronomy 23:5

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Balaam H1109 (בִּלְעָם) — Bilam, a Mesopotamian prophet; also a place in Palestine
rose up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
in the morning H1242 (בֹּקֶר) — properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto the princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
of Balak H1111 (בָּלָק) — Balak, a Moabitish king
Get H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
you into your land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
for Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
refuseth H3985 (מָאֵן) — to refuse
to give me leave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
to go H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

¹⁴ And the princes of Moab rose up, and they went unto Balak, and said, Balaam refuseth to come with us.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Numbers 22:13 · Numbers 22:37

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And the princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
of Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
rose up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
and they went H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
unto Balak H1111 (בָּלָק) — Balak, a Moabitish king
and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
Balaam H1109 (בִּלְעָם) — Bilam, a Mesopotamian prophet; also a place in Palestine
refuseth H3985 (מָאֵן) — to refuse
to come H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

¹⁵ And Balak sent yet again princes, more, and more honorable than they.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Numbers 22:7 · Acts 10:7

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Balak H1111 (בָּלָק) — Balak, a Moabitish king
sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
yet again H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
more H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
and more honourable H3513 (כָּבַד) — to be heavy, i.e. in a bad sense (burdensome, severe, dull) or in a good sense (numerous, rich, honorable); causatively, to make weighty (in the same two senses…

¹⁶ And they came to Balaam, and said to him, Thus saith Balak the son of Zippor, Let nothing, I pray thee, hinder thee from coming unto me:

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Numbers 22:37 · 2 Samuel 13:28 · Daniel 2:48

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And they came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
to Balaam H1109 (בִּלְעָם) — Bilam, a Mesopotamian prophet; also a place in Palestine
and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
to him, Thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
Balak H1111 (בָּלָק) — Balak, a Moabitish king
the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
of Zippor H6834 (צִפּוֹר) — Tsippor, a Moabite
Let nothing, I pray thee, hinder H4513 (מָנַע) — to debar (negatively or positively) from benefit or injury
thee from coming H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

¹⁷ for I will promote thee unto very great honor, and whatsoever thou sayest unto me I will do: come therefore, I pray thee, curse me this people.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Numbers 22:6 · Numbers 22:37 · Numbers 23:2 · Numbers 23:29 · Numbers 24:11 · Deuteronomy 16:9 · Esther 5:11 · Esther 7:9 · Matthew 4:8 · Matthew 14:7 · Matthew 16:26

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

For I will promote H3513 (כָּבַד) — to be heavy, i.e. in a bad sense (burdensome, severe, dull) or in a good sense (numerous, rich, honorable); causatively, to make weighty (in the same two senses…
thee unto very great H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
honour H3513 (כָּבַד) — to be heavy, i.e. in a bad sense (burdensome, severe, dull) or in a good sense (numerous, rich, honorable); causatively, to make weighty (in the same two senses…
and I will do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
whatsoever thou sayest H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto me: come H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
therefore, I pray thee, curse H6895 (קָבַב) — to scoop out, i.e. (figuratively) to malign or execrate (i.e. stab with words)
me this people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

¹⁸ And Balaam answered and said unto the servants of Balak, If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the word of Jehovah my God, to do less or more.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Numbers 22:8 · Numbers 22:38 · Numbers 23:26 · Numbers 24:13 · Joshua 24:10 · 1 Kings 13:8 · 1 Kings 22:14 · 2 Chronicles 18:13 · Job 3:15 · Daniel 5:17 · Acts 8:20 · Titus 1:16

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Balaam H1109 (בִּלְעָם) — Bilam, a Mesopotamian prophet; also a place in Palestine
answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto the servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
of Balak H1111 (בָּלָק) — Balak, a Moabitish king
If Balak H1111 (בָּלָק) — Balak, a Moabitish king
would give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
me his house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
full H4393 (מְלֹא) — fulness (literally or figuratively)
of silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
and gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
I cannot H3201 (יָכֹל) — to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
go beyond H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
the word H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
my God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
to do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
less H6996 (קָטָן) — abbreviated, i.e. diminutive, literally (in quantity, size or number) or figuratively (in age or importance)
or more H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent

¹⁹ Now therefore, I pray you, tarry ye also here this night, that I may know what Jehovah will speak unto me more.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Numbers 22:7 · 1 Timothy 6:9 · 2 Peter 2:3 · 2 Peter 2:15

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Now therefore, I pray you, tarry H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
ye also here this night H3915 (לַיִל) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity
that I may know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
what Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
will say H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
unto me more H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)

²⁰ And God came unto Balaam at night, and said unto him, If the men are come to call thee, rise up, go with them; but only the word which I speak unto thee, that shalt thou do.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Numbers 22:35 · Numbers 23:5 · Numbers 23:12 · Numbers 23:16 · Numbers 23:26 · Numbers 24:13 · 1 Samuel 8:5 · 1 Samuel 12:12 · Psalms 33:10 · Psalms 78:30 · Psalms 81:12 · Isaiah 37:29 · Hosea 13:11 · 2 Thessalonians 2:9

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
unto Balaam H1109 (בִּלְעָם) — Bilam, a Mesopotamian prophet; also a place in Palestine
at night H3915 (לַיִל) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity
and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto him, If the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
to call H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
thee, rise up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
with them; but yet H389 (אַךְ) — a particle of affirmation, surely; hence (by limitation) only
the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
which I shall say H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
unto thee, that shalt thou do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

²¹ And Balaam rose up in the morning, and saddled his ass, and went with the princes of Moab.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Proverbs 1:15 · Proverbs 28:18

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Balaam H1109 (בִּלְעָם) — Bilam, a Mesopotamian prophet; also a place in Palestine
rose up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
in the morning H1242 (בֹּקֶר) — properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
and saddled H2280 (חָבַשׁ) — to wrap firmly (especially a turban, compress, or saddle); figuratively, to stop, to rule
his donkey H860 (אָתוֹן) — a female donkey (from its docility)
and went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
with the princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
of Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants

²² And God’s anger was kindled because he went; and the angel of Jehovah placed himself in the way for an adversary against him. Now he was riding upon his ass, and his two servants were with him.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 48:15 · Exodus 3:2 · Exodus 4:24 · Exodus 23:20 · Numbers 22:32 · Numbers 22:35 · 2 Kings 10:20 · Lamentations 2:4 · Hosea 1:4 · Hosea 12:4

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And God’s H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
anger H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
was kindled H2734 (חָרָה) — to glow or grow warm; figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy
because he went H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
and the angel H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
stood H3320 (יָצַב) — to place (any thing so as to stay); reflexively, to station, offer, continue
in the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
for an adversary H7854 (שָׂטָן) — an opponent; especially (with the article prefixed) Satan, the arch-enemy of good
against him. Now he was riding H7392 (רָכַב) — to ride (on an animal or in a vehicle); causatively, to place upon (for riding or generally), to despatch
upon his donkey H860 (אָתוֹן) — a female donkey (from its docility)
and his two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
servants H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…

²³ And the ass saw the angel of Jehovah standing in the way, with his sword drawn in his hand; and the ass turned aside out of the way, and went into the field: and Balaam smote the ass, to turn her into the way.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Joshua 5:13 · 2 Kings 6:17 · 1 Chronicles 21:16 · Jeremiah 8:7 · Daniel 10:7 · Acts 22:9 · 1 Corinthians 1:27 · 2 Peter 2:16

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And the donkey H860 (אָתוֹן) — a female donkey (from its docility)
saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
the angel H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
standing H5324 (נָצַב) — to station, in various applications (literally or figuratively)
in the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
and his sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
drawn H8025 (שָׁלַף) — to pull out, up or off
in his hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
turned aside H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
out of the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
and went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
into the field H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
and Balaam H1109 (בִּלְעָם) — Bilam, a Mesopotamian prophet; also a place in Palestine
smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
the donkey H860 (אָתוֹן) — a female donkey (from its docility)
to turn H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
her into the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb

²⁴ Then the angel of Jehovah stood in a narrow path between the vineyards, a wall being on this side, and a wall on that side.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

But the angel H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
stood H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
in a path H4934 (מִשְׁעוֹל) — a hollow, i.e. a narrow passage
of the vineyards H3754 (כֶּרֶם) — a garden or vineyard
a wall H1447 (גָּדֵר) — a circumvallation; by implication, an inclosure
on this side, and a wall H1447 (גָּדֵר) — a circumvallation; by implication, an inclosure

²⁵ And the ass saw the angel of Jehovah, and she thrust herself unto the wall, and crushed Balaam’s foot against the wall: and he smote her again.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Job 5:13 · Isaiah 47:12

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And when the donkey H860 (אָתוֹן) — a female donkey (from its docility)
saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
the angel H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
she thrust H3905 (לָחַץ) — properly, to press, i.e. (figuratively) to distress
herself unto the wall H7023 (קִיר) — a wall (as built in a trench)
and crushed H3905 (לָחַץ) — properly, to press, i.e. (figuratively) to distress
Balaam’s H1109 (בִּלְעָם) — Bilam, a Mesopotamian prophet; also a place in Palestine
foot H7272 (רֶגֶל) — a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
against the wall H7023 (קִיר) — a wall (as built in a trench)
and he smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
her again H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)

²⁶ And the angel of Jehovah went further, and stood in a narrow place, where was no way to turn either to the right hand or to the left.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Isaiah 26:11 · Hosea 2:6

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And the angel H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
went H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
further H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
and stood H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
in a narrow H6862 (צַר) — narrow; (as a noun) a tight place (usually figuratively, i.e. trouble); also a pebble (as in 6864); (transitive) an opponent (as crowding)
place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
no way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
to turn H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
either to the right hand H3225 (יָמִין) — the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south
or to the left H8040 (שְׂמֹאול) — properly, dark (as enveloped), i.e. the north; hence (by orientation), the left hand

²⁷ And the ass saw the angel of Jehovah, and she lay down under Balaam: and Balaam’s anger was kindled, and he smote the ass with his staff.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Proverbs 14:16 · Proverbs 27:3

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And when the donkey H860 (אָתוֹן) — a female donkey (from its docility)
saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
the angel H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
she fell down H7257 (רָבַץ) — to crouch (on all four legs folded, like a recumbent animal); by implication, to recline, repose, brood, lurk, imbed
under Balaam H1109 (בִּלְעָם) — Bilam, a Mesopotamian prophet; also a place in Palestine
and Balaam’s H1109 (בִּלְעָם) — Bilam, a Mesopotamian prophet; also a place in Palestine
anger H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
was kindled H2734 (חָרָה) — to glow or grow warm; figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy
and he smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
the donkey H860 (אָתוֹן) — a female donkey (from its docility)
with a staff H4731 (מַקֵּל) — a shoot, i.e. stick (with leaves on, or for walking, striking, guiding, divining)

²⁸ And Jehovah opened the mouth of the ass, and she said unto Balaam, What have I done unto thee, that thou hast smitten me these three times?

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Exodus 4:11 · Luke 1:37 · Romans 8:22 · 1 Corinthians 1:19 · 2 Peter 2:16

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
opened H6605 (פָּתַח) — to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve
the mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
of the donkey H860 (אָתוֹן) — a female donkey (from its docility)
and she said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto Balaam H1109 (בִּלְעָם) — Bilam, a Mesopotamian prophet; also a place in Palestine
What have I done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
unto thee, that thou hast smitten H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
me these three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
times H7272 (רֶגֶל) — a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda

²⁹ And Balaam said unto the ass, Because thou hast mocked me: I would there were a sword in my hand, for now I had killed thee.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 30:34 · Proverbs 12:10 · Proverbs 12:16 · Ecclesiastes 9:3 · Matthew 15:19

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Balaam H1109 (בִּלְעָם) — Bilam, a Mesopotamian prophet; also a place in Palestine
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto the donkey H860 (אָתוֹן) — a female donkey (from its docility)
Because thou hast mocked H5953 (עָלַל) — to effect thoroughly; specifically, to glean (also figuratively); by implication (in a bad sense) to overdo, i.e. maltreat, be saucy to, pain, impose (also lite…
me: I would H3863 (לוּא) — a conditional particle; if; by implication (interj. as a wish) would that!
there were H3426 (יֵשׁ) — there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
a sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
in mine hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
for now would I kill H2026 (הָרַג) — to smite with deadly intent

³⁰ And the ass said unto Balaam, Am not I thine ass, upon which thou hast ridden all thy life long unto this day? was I ever wont to do so unto thee? and he said, Nay.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Corinthians 1:27 · 2 Peter 2:16

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And the donkey H860 (אָתוֹן) — a female donkey (from its docility)
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto Balaam H1109 (בִּלְעָם) — Bilam, a Mesopotamian prophet; also a place in Palestine
not I thine donkey H860 (אָתוֹן) — a female donkey (from its docility)
upon which thou hast ridden H7392 (רָכַב) — to ride (on an animal or in a vehicle); causatively, to place upon (for riding or generally), to despatch
thine unto this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
was I ever H5532 (סָכַן) — to be familiar with; by implication, to minister to, be serviceable to, to cherish, be customary
wont H5532 (סָכַן) — to be familiar with; by implication, to minister to, be serviceable to, to cherish, be customary
to do so H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
unto thee? And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)

³¹ Then Jehovah opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the angel of Jehovah standing in the way, with his sword drawn in his hand; and he bowed his head, and fell on his face.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 21:19 · Exodus 34:8 · Numbers 24:4 · Numbers 24:16 · Joshua 5:13 · Joshua 5:14 · 2 Kings 6:17 · 2 Kings 6:20 · 1 Chronicles 21:16 · Psalms 9:20 · Luke 24:16 · Luke 24:31 · Acts 26:18

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Then Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
opened H1540 (גָּלָה) — to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
the eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
of Balaam H1109 (בִּלְעָם) — Bilam, a Mesopotamian prophet; also a place in Palestine
and he saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
the angel H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
standing H5324 (נָצַב) — to station, in various applications (literally or figuratively)
in the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
and his sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
drawn H8025 (שָׁלַף) — to pull out, up or off
in his hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
and he bowed down H6915 (קָדַד) — to shrivel up, i.e. contract or bend the body (or neck) in deference
his head, and fell flat H7812 (שָׁחָה) — to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)
on his face H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire

³² And the angel of Jehovah said unto him, Wherefore hast thou smitten thine ass these three times? behold, I am come forth for an adversary, because thy way is perverse before me:

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Exodus 3:2 · Numbers 22:20 · Numbers 22:22 · Numbers 22:28 · Numbers 22:35 · Deuteronomy 23:4 · Deuteronomy 25:4 · Psalms 36:6 · Psalms 145:9 · Psalms 147:9 · Proverbs 14:2 · Proverbs 16:2 · Proverbs 28:6 · Proverbs 28:18 · Jonah 4:11 · Micah 6:5 · Acts 13:10 · 2 Peter 2:14

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And the angel H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto him, Wherefore hast thou smitten H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
thine donkey H860 (אָתוֹן) — a female donkey (from its docility)
these three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
times H7272 (רֶגֶל) — a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
behold, I went out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
to withstand H7854 (שָׂטָן) — an opponent; especially (with the article prefixed) Satan, the arch-enemy of good
way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
is perverse H3399 (יָרַט) — to precipitate or hurl (rush) headlong; (intransitively) to be rash

³³ and the ass saw me, and turned aside before me these three times: unless she had turned aside from me, surely now I had even slain thee, and saved her alive.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Numbers 14:37 · Numbers 16:33 · 1 Kings 13:24

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And the donkey H860 (אָתוֹן) — a female donkey (from its docility)
saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
me, and turned H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
from me H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
these three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
times H7272 (רֶגֶל) — a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
unless H194 (אוּלַי) — if not; hence perhaps
she had turned H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
surely now also I had slain H2026 (הָרַג) — to smite with deadly intent
thee, and saved her alive H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive

³⁴ And Balaam said unto the angel of Jehovah, I have sinned; for I knew not that thou stoodest in the way against me: now therefore, if it displease thee, I will get me back again.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Exodus 9:27 · Exodus 10:16 · Numbers 11:1 · Numbers 14:40 · Numbers 22:12 · 1 Samuel 15:24 · 1 Samuel 15:30 · 1 Samuel 24:17 · 1 Samuel 26:21 · 2 Samuel 12:13 · 1 Chronicles 21:7 · Job 34:31 · Job 34:32 · Psalms 78:34 · Proverbs 24:18 · Matthew 27:4

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Balaam H1109 (בִּלְעָם) — Bilam, a Mesopotamian prophet; also a place in Palestine
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto the angel H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
I have sinned H2398 (חָטָא) — properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
for I knew H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
not that thou stoodest H5324 (נָצַב) — to station, in various applications (literally or figuratively)
in the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
against H7125 (קִרְאָה) — an encountering, accidental, friendly or hostile (also adverbially, opposite)
me: now therefore, if it displease thee H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
me: now therefore, if it displease thee H7489 (רָעַע) — properly, to spoil (literally, by breaking to pieces); figuratively, to make (or be) good for nothing, i.e. bad (physically, socially or morally)
I will get me back again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…

³⁵ And the angel of Jehovah said unto Balaam, Go with the men; but only the word that I shall speak unto thee, that thou shalt speak. So Balaam went with the princes of Balak.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Numbers 22:20 · Joshua 24:10 · Psalms 81:12 · Proverbs 28:18 · Isaiah 37:26 · 2 Thessalonians 2:9

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And the angel H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto Balaam H1109 (בִּלְעָם) — Bilam, a Mesopotamian prophet; also a place in Palestine
Go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
with the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
but only H657 (אֶפֶס) — cessation, i.e. an end (especially of the earth); often used adverb, no further; also the ankle (in the dual), as being the extremity of the leg or foot
the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
that I shall speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
unto thee, that thou shalt speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
So Balaam H1109 (בִּלְעָם) — Bilam, a Mesopotamian prophet; also a place in Palestine
went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
with the princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
of Balak H1111 (בָּלָק) — Balak, a Moabitish king

³⁶ And when Balak heard that Balaam was come, he went out to meet him unto the City of Moab, which is on the border of the Arnon, which is in the utmost part of the border.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 14:17 · Genesis 18:2 · Genesis 46:29 · Exodus 18:7 · Numbers 21:13 · Deuteronomy 2:24 · Deuteronomy 3:8 · Judges 11:18 · 1 Samuel 13:10 · Isaiah 16:2 · Jeremiah 48:20 · Acts 28:15

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And when Balak H1111 (בָּלָק) — Balak, a Moabitish king
heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
that Balaam H1109 (בִּלְעָם) — Bilam, a Mesopotamian prophet; also a place in Palestine
was come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
he went out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
to meet H7125 (קִרְאָה) — an encountering, accidental, friendly or hostile (also adverbially, opposite)
him unto a city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
of Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
in the border H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
of Arnon H769 (אַרְנוֹן) — the Arnon, a river east of the Jordan, also its territory
in the utmost H7097 (קָצֶה) — an extremity
coast H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed

³⁷ And Balak said unto Balaam, Did I not earnestly send unto thee to call thee? wherefore camest thou not unto me? am I not able indeed to promote thee to honor?

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Numbers 22:16 · Numbers 24:11 · Psalms 75:6 · Matthew 4:8 · Luke 4:6

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Balak H1111 (בָּלָק) — Balak, a Moabitish king
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto Balaam H1109 (בִּלְעָם) — Bilam, a Mesopotamian prophet; also a place in Palestine
Did I not earnestly H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
send H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
unto thee to call H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
thee? wherefore camest H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
thou not unto me? am I not able H3201 (יָכֹל) — to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
indeed H552 (אֻמְנָם)
to promote thee to honour H3513 (כָּבַד) — to be heavy, i.e. in a bad sense (burdensome, severe, dull) or in a good sense (numerous, rich, honorable); causatively, to make weighty (in the same two senses…

³⁸ And Balaam said unto Balak, Lo, I am come unto thee: have I now any power at all to speak anything? the word that God putteth in my mouth, that shall I speak.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Numbers 22:8 · Numbers 22:18 · Numbers 23:16 · Numbers 23:26 · Numbers 24:13 · 1 Kings 22:14 · 1 Kings 22:16 · 2 Chronicles 18:13 · Psalms 33:10 · Psalms 76:10 · Proverbs 19:21 · Isaiah 44:25 · Isaiah 46:10 · Isaiah 47:12

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Balaam H1109 (בִּלְעָם) — Bilam, a Mesopotamian prophet; also a place in Palestine
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto Balak H1111 (בָּלָק) — Balak, a Moabitish king
Lo, I am come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
unto thee: have I now any power H3201 (יָכֹל) — to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
at all H3201 (יָכֹל) — to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
to say H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
any thing H3972 (מְאוּמָה) — properly, a speck or point, i.e. (by implication) something; with negative, nothing
the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
that God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
putteth H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
in my mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
that shall I speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

³⁹ And Balaam went with Balak, and they came unto Kiriath-huzoth.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Isaiah 16:12

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Balaam H1109 (בִּלְעָם) — Bilam, a Mesopotamian prophet; also a place in Palestine
went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
with Balak H1111 (בָּלָק) — Balak, a Moabitish king
and they came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
unto Kirjath–huzoth H7155 (קִרְיַת חֻצוֹת) — Kirjath-Chutsoth, a place in Moab
unto Kirjath–huzoth H2351 (חוּץ) — properly, separate by a wall, i.e. outside, outdoors

⁴⁰ And Balak sacrificed oxen and sheep, and sent to Balaam, and to the princes that were with him.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 31:54 · Numbers 23:2 · Numbers 23:14 · Numbers 23:30 · Proverbs 1:16

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Balak H1111 (בָּלָק) — Balak, a Moabitish king
offered H2076 (זָבַח) — to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice)
oxen H1241 (בָּקָר) — a beeve or an animal of the ox family of either gender (as used for plowing); collectively, a herd
and sheep H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
and sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
to Balaam H1109 (בִּלְעָם) — Bilam, a Mesopotamian prophet; also a place in Palestine
and to the princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)

⁴¹ And it came to pass in the morning, that Balak took Balaam, and brought him up into the high places of Baal; and he saw from thence the utmost part of the people.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Numbers 21:28 · Numbers 23:13 · Numbers 25:2 · Deuteronomy 12:2 · 2 Chronicles 11:15 · Jeremiah 48:35

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And it came to pass on the morrow H1242 (בֹּקֶר) — properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
that Balak H1111 (בָּלָק) — Balak, a Moabitish king
took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
Balaam H1109 (בִּלְעָם) — Bilam, a Mesopotamian prophet; also a place in Palestine
and brought him up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
into the high places H1116 (בָּמָה) — an elevation
of Baal H1120 (בָּמוֹת) — Bamoth or Bamoth-Baal, a place East of the Jordan
that thence he might see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
the utmost H7097 (קָצֶה) — an extremity
of the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock