Numbers 24:15

Balaam began this prophecy. He said, 1 “Balaam son of Beor speaks, 2 The man whose eyes are wide open. 1

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And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor hath said, and the man whose eyes are open hath said:

In Context

14So now, look, I will go back to my people. But first let me warn you what this people will do to your people in the days ahead.”

16This is a prophecy of someone who hears words from God, 2 who has knowledge from the Most High, 2 who has visions from the Almighty, 1 Before whom he bows down with open eyes. 1

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Cross References

Numbers 23:18Balaam began his prophecy. He said, 1 “Rise up, Balak, and hear. 2 Listen to me, you son of Zippor. 1

Job 27:1Job resumed speaking and he said, 1

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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