Numbers 24:16

he says, who hears the words of God, knows the knowledge of the Most High, and who sees the vision of the Almighty, falling down, and having his eyes open:

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In The King James Version

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

15He took up his parable, and said, “Balaam the son of Beor says, the man whose eyes are open says;

17I see him, but not now. I see him, but not near. A star will come out of Jacob. A scepter will rise out of Israel, and shall strike through the corners of Moab, and crush all the sons of Sheth.

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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 says, who hears the words of God, who sees the vision of the Almighty, falling down, and having his eyes open:

1 Corinthians 8:1Now concerning things 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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