1 And Balaam said unto Balak, Build me here seven altars, and prepare me here seven bullocks and seven rams.Cross references & Strong's
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
- Build H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- me here seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- altars H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- and prepare H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
- oxen H6499 (פַּר) — a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof)
- and seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- rams H352 (אַיִל) — properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically a chief (politically); also a ram (from his strength); a pilaster (as a strong support); an oak or othe…
2 And Balak did as Balaam had spoken; and Balak and Balaam offered on every altar a bullock and a ram.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Balak H1111 (בָּלָק) — Balak, a Moabitish king
- did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- as Balaam H1109 (בִּלְעָם) — Bilam, a Mesopotamian prophet; also a place in Palestine
- had spoken H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- and Balaam H1109 (בִּלְעָם) — Bilam, a Mesopotamian prophet; also a place in Palestine
- offered H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- a bullock H6499 (פַּר) — a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof)
- and a ram H352 (אַיִל) — properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically a chief (politically); also a ram (from his strength); a pilaster (as a strong support); an oak or othe…
3 And Balaam said unto Balak, Stand by thy burnt-offering, and I will go: peradventure Jehovah will come to meet me; and whatsoever he showeth me I will tell thee. And he went to a bare height.Cross references & Strong's
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
- Stand H3320 (יָצַב) — to place (any thing so as to stay); reflexively, to station, offer, continue
- by thy burnt offering H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
- and I will go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- peradventure Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- will come H7136 (קָרָה) — to light upon (chiefly by accident); causatively, to bring about; specifically, to impose timbers (for roof or floor)
- to meet H7125 (קִרְאָה) — an encountering, accidental, friendly or hostile (also adverbially, opposite)
- me: and whatsoever H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- he sheweth H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- me I will tell H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- thee. And he went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- to an high place H8205 (שְׁפִי) — bareness; concretely, a bare hill or plain
4 And God met Balaam: and he said unto him, I have prepared the seven altars, and I have offered up a bullock and a ram on every altar.Cross references & Strong's
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…
- met H7136 (קָרָה) — to light upon (chiefly by accident); causatively, to bring about; specifically, to impose timbers (for roof or floor)
- Balaam H1109 (בִּלְעָם) — Bilam, a Mesopotamian prophet; also a place in Palestine
- and he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, I have prepared H6186 (עָרַךְ) — to set in a row, i.e. arrange, put in order (in a very wide variety of applications)
- seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- altars H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- and I have offered H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- a bullock H6499 (פַּר) — a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof)
- and a ram H352 (אַיִל) — properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically a chief (politically); also a ram (from his strength); a pilaster (as a strong support); an oak or othe…
5 And Jehovah put a word in Balaam’s mouth, and said, Return unto Balak, and thus thou shalt speak.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- put H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- a word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- in Balaam’s H1109 (בִּלְעָם) — Bilam, a Mesopotamian prophet; also a place in Palestine
- 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…
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Return 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…
- unto Balak H1111 (בָּלָק) — Balak, a Moabitish king
- and thus thou shalt speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
6 And he returned unto him, and, lo, he was standing by his burnt-offering, he, and all the princes of Moab.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he returned 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…
- unto him, and, lo, he stood H5324 (נָצַב) — to station, in various applications (literally or figuratively)
- by his burnt sacrifice H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
- he, and all 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
7 And he took up his parable, and said, From Aram hath Balak brought me, The king of Moab from the mountains of the East: Come, curse me Jacob, And come, defy Israel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he took up H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- his parable H4912 (מָשָׁל) — properly, a pithy maxim, usually of metaphorical nature; hence, a simile (as an adage, poem, discourse)
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Balak H1111 (בָּלָק) — Balak, a Moabitish king
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
- hath brought H5148 (נָחָה) — to guide; by implication, to transport (into exile, or as colonists)
- me from Aram H758 (אֲרָם) — Aram or Syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and of an Israelite
- out of the mountains H2042 (הָרָר) — a mountain
- of the east H6924 (קֶדֶם) — the front, of place (absolutely, the fore part, relatively the East) or time (antiquity); often used adverbially (before, anciently, eastward)
- Come H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- curse H779 (אָרַר) — to execrate
- me Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
- and come H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- defy H2194 (זָעַם) — properly, to foam at the mouth, i.e. to be enraged
- Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
8 How shall I curse, whom God hath not cursed? And how shall I defy, whom Jehovah hath not defied?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- How H4100 (מָה) — properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and even rela…
- shall I curse H5344 (נָקַב) — to puncture, literally (to perforate, with more or less violence) or figuratively (to specify, designate, libel)
- whom God H410 (אֵל) — strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity)
- hath not cursed H6895 (קָבַב) — to scoop out, i.e. (figuratively) to malign or execrate (i.e. stab with words)
- or how shall I defy H2194 (זָעַם) — properly, to foam at the mouth, i.e. to be enraged
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath not defied H2194 (זָעַם) — properly, to foam at the mouth, i.e. to be enraged
9 For from the top of the rocks I see him, And from the hills I behold him: Lo, it is a people that dwelleth alone, And shall not be reckoned among the nations.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For from the top H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- of the rocks H6697 (צוּר) — properly, a cliff (or sharp rock, as compressed); generally, a rock or boulder; figuratively, a refuge; also an edge (as precipitous)
- I see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- him, and from the hills H1389 (גִּבְעָה) — a hillock
- I behold H7789 (שׁוּר) — to spy out, i.e. (generally) survey, (for evil) lurk for, (for good) care for
- him: lo, 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
- shall dwell H7931 (שָׁכַן) — to reside or permanently stay (literally or figuratively)
- alone H910 (בָּדָד) — separate; adverb, separately
- and shall not be reckoned H2803 (חָשַׁב) — properly, to plait or interpenetrate, i.e. (literally) to weave or (generally) to fabricate; figuratively, to plot or contrive (usually in a malicious sense); h…
- among the nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
10 Who can count the dust of Jacob, Or number the fourth part of Israel? Let me die the death of the righteous, And let my last end be like his!Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Who can count H4487 (מָנָה) — properly, to weigh out; by implication, to allot or constitute officially; also to enumerate or enroll
- the dust H6083 (עָפָר) — dust (as powdered or gray); hence, clay, earth, mud
- of Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
- and the number H4557 (מִסְפָּר) — a number, definite (arithmetical) or indefinite (large, innumerable; small, a few); also (abstractly) narration
- of the fourth H7255 (רֹבַע) — a quarter
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- Let me die H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- Let me die H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- the death H4194 (מָוֶת) — death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
- of the righteous H3477 (יָשָׁר) — straight (literally or figuratively)
- and let my last H319 (אַחֲרִית) — the last or end, hence, the future; also posterity
11 And Balak said unto Balaam, What hast thou done unto me? I took thee to curse mine enemies, and, behold, thou hast blessed them altogether.Cross references & Strong's
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
- What hast thou done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- unto me? I took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- thee to curse H6895 (קָבַב) — to scoop out, i.e. (figuratively) to malign or execrate (i.e. stab with words)
- mine enemies H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- and, behold, thou hast 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)
- altogether 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)
12 And he answered and said, Must I not take heed to speak that which Jehovah putteth in my mouth?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he 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)
- Must I not take heed H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- to speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- that which Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath put 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…
13 And Balak said unto him, Come, I pray thee, with me unto another place, from whence thou mayest see them; thou shalt see but the utmost part of them, and shalt not see them all: and curse me them from thence.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Balak H1111 (בָּלָק) — Balak, a Moabitish king
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Come H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- I pray thee, with me unto another H312 (אַחֵר) — properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.
- 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)
- from whence thou mayest see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- them: thou shalt see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- but 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 utmost H7097 (קָצֶה) — an extremity
- part of them, and shalt not see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- them all: and curse H6895 (קָבַב) — to scoop out, i.e. (figuratively) to malign or execrate (i.e. stab with words)
14 And he took him into the field of Zophim, to the top of Pisgah, and built seven altars, and offered up a bullock and a ram on every altar.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he brought H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- him into the field H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
- of Zophim H6822 (צָפָה) — properly, to lean forward, i.e. to peer into the distance; by implication, to observe, await
- of Zophim H6839 (צֹפִים) — Tsophim, a place East of the Jordan
- to the top H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- of Pisgah H6449 (פִּסְגָּה) — Pisgah, a Mountain East of Jordan
- and built H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- altars H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- and offered H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- a bullock H6499 (פַּר) — a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof)
- and a ram H352 (אַיִל) — properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically a chief (politically); also a ram (from his strength); a pilaster (as a strong support); an oak or othe…
- altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
15 And he said unto Balak, Stand here by thy burnt-offering, while I meet Jehovah yonder.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Balak H1111 (בָּלָק) — Balak, a Moabitish king
- Stand H3320 (יָצַב) — to place (any thing so as to stay); reflexively, to station, offer, continue
- here H3541 (כֹּה) — properly, like this, i.e. by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now
- by thy burnt offering H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
- while I meet H7136 (קָרָה) — to light upon (chiefly by accident); causatively, to bring about; specifically, to impose timbers (for roof or floor)
- yonder H3541 (כֹּה) — properly, like this, i.e. by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now
16 And Jehovah met Balaam, and put a word in his mouth, and said, Return unto Balak, and thus shalt thou speak.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- met H7136 (קָרָה) — to light upon (chiefly by accident); causatively, to bring about; specifically, to impose timbers (for roof or floor)
- Balaam H1109 (בִּלְעָם) — Bilam, a Mesopotamian prophet; also a place in Palestine
- and put H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- a word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- in his 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…
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Go 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…
- unto Balak H1111 (בָּלָק) — Balak, a Moabitish king
- and say H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
17 And he came to him, and, lo, he was standing by his burnt-offering, and the princes of Moab with him. And Balak said unto him, What hath Jehovah spoken?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when he came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to him, behold, he stood H5324 (נָצַב) — to station, in various applications (literally or figuratively)
- by his burnt offering H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
- 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
- with him. And Balak H1111 (בָּלָק) — Balak, a Moabitish king
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, What hath Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- spoken H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
18 And he took up his parable, and said, Rise up, Balak, and hear; Hearken unto me, thou son of Zippor:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he took up H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- his parable H4912 (מָשָׁל) — properly, a pithy maxim, usually of metaphorical nature; hence, a simile (as an adage, poem, discourse)
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Rise up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- Balak H1111 (בָּלָק) — Balak, a Moabitish king
- and hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- hearken H238 (אָזַן) — to broaden out the ear (with the hand), i.e. (by implication) to listen
- unto me, thou 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
19 God is not a man, that he should lie, Neither the son of man, that he should repent: Hath he said, and will he not do it? Or hath he spoken, and will he not make it good?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- God H410 (אֵל) — strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity)
- not a man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- that he should lie H3576 (כָּזַב) — to lie (i.e. deceive), literally or figuratively
- neither 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 man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- that he should repent H5162 (נָחַם) — properly, to sigh, i.e. breathe strongly; by implication, to be sorry, i.e. (in a favorable sense) to pity, console or (reflexively) rue; or (unfavorably) to av…
- hath he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- and shall he not do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- or hath he spoken H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- and shall he not make it good H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
20 Behold, I have received commandment to bless: And he hath blessed, and I cannot reverse it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Behold, I have received H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- to bless 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 hath 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 I cannot reverse 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…
21 He hath not beheld iniquity in Jacob; Neither hath he seen perverseness in Israel: Jehovah his God is with him, And the shout of a king is among them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He hath not beheld H5027 (נָבַט) — to scan, i.e. look intently at; by implication, to regard with pleasure, favor or care
- iniquity H205 (אָוֶן) — strictly nothingness; also trouble, vanity, wickedness; specifically an idol
- in Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
- neither hath he seen H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- perverseness H5999 (עָמָל) — toil, i.e. wearing effort; hence, worry, whether of body or mind
- in Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- his 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…
- with him, and the shout H8643 (תְּרוּעָה) — clamor, i.e. acclamation of joy or a battle-cry; especially clangor of trumpets, as an alarum
- of a king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
22 God bringeth them forth out of Egypt; He hath as it were the strength of the wild-ox.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- God H410 (אֵל) — strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity)
- brought them 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
- he hath as it were the strength H8443 (תּוֹעָפָה) — (only in plural collective) weariness, i.e. (by implication) toil (treasure so obtained) or speed
- of an unicorn H7214 (רְאֵם) — a wild bull (from its conspicuousness)
23 Surely there is no enchantment with Jacob; Neither is there any divination with Israel: Now shall it be said of Jacob and of Israel, What hath God wrought!Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- no enchantment H5173 (נַחַשׁ) — an incantation or augury
- against Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
- any divination H7081 (קֶסֶם) — a lot; also divination (including its fee), oracle
- against Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- according to this time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- it shall be said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- of Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
- and of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- What hath God H410 (אֵל) — strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity)
- wrought H6466 (פָּעַל) — to do or make (systematically and habitually), especially to practise
24 Behold, the people riseth up as a lioness, And as a lion doth he lift himself up: He shall not lie down until he eat of the prey, And drink the blood of the slain.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Behold, 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
- shall rise up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- as a great lion H3833 (לָבִיא) — a lion (properly, a lioness as the fiercer (although not a roarer;))
- and lift up H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- himself as a young lion H738 (אֲרִי) — a lion
- he shall not lie down H7901 (שָׁכַב) — to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
- until he eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- the prey H2964 (טֶרֶף) — something torn, i.e. a fragment, e.g. a fresh leaf, prey, food
- and drink H8354 (שָׁתָה) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
- the blood H1818 (דָּם) — blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed (i.e. dr…
- of the slain H2491 (חָלָל) — pierced (especially to death); figuratively, polluted
25 And Balak said unto Balaam, Neither curse them at all, nor bless them at all.Cross references & Strong's
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
- Neither curse H5344 (נָקַב) — to puncture, literally (to perforate, with more or less violence) or figuratively (to specify, designate, libel)
- them at all H6895 (קָבַב) — to scoop out, i.e. (figuratively) to malign or execrate (i.e. stab with words)
- nor bless 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)
- them at all 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)
26 But Balaam answered and said unto Balak, Told not I thee, saying, All that Jehovah speaketh, that I must do?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But 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 Balak H1111 (בָּלָק) — Balak, a Moabitish king
- Told H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- not I thee, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- all that Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- speaketh H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- that I must do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
27 And Balak said unto Balaam, Come now, I will take thee unto another place; peradventure it will please God that thou mayest curse me them from thence.Cross references & Strong's
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
- Come H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- I pray thee, I will bring H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- thee unto another H312 (אַחֵר) — properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.
- 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)
- peradventure it will please H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- peradventure it will please H3474 (יָשַׁר) — to be straight or even; figuratively, to be (causatively, to make) right, pleasant, prosperous
- 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…
- that thou mayest curse H6895 (קָבַב) — to scoop out, i.e. (figuratively) to malign or execrate (i.e. stab with words)
28 And Balak took Balaam unto the top of Peor, that looketh down upon the desert.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Balak H1111 (בָּלָק) — Balak, a Moabitish king
- brought H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- Balaam H1109 (בִּלְעָם) — Bilam, a Mesopotamian prophet; also a place in Palestine
- unto the top H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- of Peor H6465 (פְּעוֹר) — Peör, a mountain East of Jordan; Baal Peor, (for a deity worshipped there
- that looketh H8259 (שָׁקַף) — properly, to lean out (of a window), i.e. (by implication) peep or gaze (passively, be a spectacle)
- toward 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…
- Jeshimon H3452 (יְשִׁימוֹן) — a desolation
29 And Balaam said unto Balak, Build me here seven altars, and prepare me here seven bullocks and seven rams.Cross references & Strong's
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
- Build H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- me here seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- altars H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- and prepare H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
- bullocks H6499 (פַּר) — a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof)
- and seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- rams H352 (אַיִל) — properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically a chief (politically); also a ram (from his strength); a pilaster (as a strong support); an oak or othe…
30 And Balak did as Balaam had said, and offered up a bullock and a ram on every altar.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Balak H1111 (בָּלָק) — Balak, a Moabitish king
- did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- as Balaam H1109 (בִּלְעָם) — Bilam, a Mesopotamian prophet; also a place in Palestine
- had said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- and offered H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- a bullock H6499 (פַּר) — a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof)
- and a ram H352 (אַיִל) — properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically a chief (politically); also a ram (from his strength); a pilaster (as a strong support); an oak or othe…
- altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar