Numbers 24:13

If Balac should give me his house full of silver and gold, I shall not be able to + 24:13 Or, go beyond.transgress the word of the Lord to make it good or bad by myself; whatsoever things God shall say, them will I speak.

Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the commandment of the LORD, to do either good or bad of mine own mind; but what the LORD saith, that will I speak?

In Context

12And Balaam said to Balac, Did I not speak to thy messengers also whom thou sentest to me, saying,

14And now, behold, I return to my place; come, I will advise thee of what this people shall do to thy people in the last days.

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Cross References

Numbers 22:8And he said to them, Tarry here the night, and I will answer you the things which the Lord shall say to me; and the princes of Moab stayed with Balaam.

Numbers 22:20And God came to Balaam by night, and said to him, If these men are come to call thee, rise and follow them; nevertheless the word which I shall speak to thee, it shalt thou do.

Matthew Henry on Numbers 24:11-15

Balak's Remonstrance. ( b. c. 1452.) 10 And Balak's anger was kindled against Balaam, and he smote his hands together: and Balak said unto Balaam, I called thee to curse mine enemies, and, behold, thou hast altogether blessed them these three times. 11 Therefore now flee thou to thy place: I thought to promote thee unto great honour; but, lo, the Lord hath kept thee back from honour. 12 And Balaam said unto Balak, Spake I not also to thy messengers which thou sentest unto me, saying, 13 If Balak would give me his… Read the whole commentary →

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