Numbers 24:4

Translations

Modern

…the prophecy of one who hears the words of God, who sees a vision from the Almighty, who bows down with eyes wide open:

Traditional

He hath said, which heard the words of God, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:

Literal

An utterance of him who hears the words of God, who sees a vision of Shaddai, and who falls down with eyes wide open.

Latin

…dixit auditor sermonum Dei, qui visionem Omnipotentis intuitus est, qui cadit, et sic aperiuntur oculi ejus:

Original

Hebrew

English

…the prophecy of one who hears the words of God, who sees a vision from the Almighty, who bows down with eyes wide open:

Notes

Numbers 24:3–9

The third message describes God's plan to bless Israel again.

Numbers 23:27–24:14

Unhappy with Balaam's blessing, Balak hoped a new location would change the outcome. Although the exact location of Mount Peor is unknown, it was probably near a worship site for Baal of Peor and the Beth-peor (compare 25:3, 5). See Deuteronomy 3:29; 34:6 for where they buried Moses.

Numbers 22:2–24:25

The story of Balak and Balaam marks an important turning point in Israel’s history. It includes humor, drama, and deep teaching about God.

The story makes one main point clear. The Lord’s will must be carried out. No one could stop his plan for Israel.

Theme notes and profiles

Balaam Moab and Ammon Spirit Empowerment The Priestly Blessing

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2 Corinthians 12:1–4
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Ezekiel 1:28
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He said, “Hear now My words: If there is a prophet among you, I, the LORD, will reveal Myself to him in a vision; I will speak to him in a dream.
Numbers 22:20
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Daniel 8:17–18
As he came near to where I stood, I was terrified and fell facedown. “Son of man,” he said to me, “understand that the vision concerns the time of the end.”
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As Peter continued to reflect on the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Behold, three men are looking for you.
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Genesis 15:12
As the sun was setting, Abram fell into a deep sleep, and suddenly great terror and darkness overwhelmed him.

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Ammon, Ammonites Balaam Balak Curse, Cursed Deuteronomy, Book of Jannes and Jambres Moab, Moabites Moses Numbers, Book of Oracle Poetry, Biblical Prophecy Shittim (Place)

Topics

Balaam: A Prophet Prophecy: Gift of, Sometimes Possessed by Unconverted Men Prophets: Inspiration of Trance of Balaam

Numbers 24:4

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