Numbers 24:16

This 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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He hath said, which heard the words of God, and knew the knowledge of the most High, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:

In Context

15Balaam began this prophecy. He said, 1 “Balaam son of Beor speaks, 2 The man whose eyes are wide open. 1

17I see him, but he is not here now. 1 I look at him, but he is not near. 1 A star will come out of Jacob, 2 and a scepter will rise out of Israel. 1 He will shatter Moab's leaders 2 and destroy all the descendants of Seth. 1

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Cross References

Genesis 14:18Melchizedek, king of Salem, brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High.

Numbers 24:4He speaks and hears God's words. 2 He sees a vision from the Almighty, 1 Before whom he bows down with his eyes open. 1

1 Corinthians 8:1Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.

Matthew Henry on Numbers 24:16-25

Balaam's Prophecy. ( b. c. 1452.) 15 And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor hath said, and the man whose eyes are open hath said: 16 He hath said, which heard the words of God, and knew the knowledge of the most High, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open: 17 I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not nigh: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, and… Read the whole commentary →

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