Verse 16

Numbers 24:16

New Living Translation

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16 the message of one who hears the words of God (Elohim), who has knowledge from the Most High, who sees a vision from the Almighty, who bows down with eyes wide open:

Original Language Text

hebrew

נְאֻ֗ם שֹׁמֵ֨עַ֙ אִמְרֵי אֵ֔ל וְ/יֹדֵ֖עַ דַּ֣עַת עֶלְי֑וֹן מַחֲזֵ֤ה שַׁדַּי֙ יֶֽחֱזֶ֔ה נֹפֵ֖ל וּ/גְל֥וּי עֵינָֽיִם

English Translation

The utterance of one who hears the words of God and knows the knowledge of the Most High; he sees the vision of Shaddai, falling down, and having his eyes unveiled.

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Chapter 24 Context

1 By now Balaam realized that the LORD was determined to bless Israel, so he did not resort to divinat... Focus ↗

2 where he saw the people of Israel camped, tribe by tribe. Then the Spirit of God (Elohim) came upon... Focus ↗

3 and this is the message he delivered: “This is the message of Balaam son of Beor, the message of... Focus ↗

4 the message of one who hears the words of God (Elohim), who sees a vision from the Almighty, w... Focus ↗

5 How beautiful are your tents, O Jacob; how lovely are your homes, O Israel! Focus ↗

6 They spread before me like palm groves, like gardens by the riverside. They are like tall tree... Focus ↗

7 Water will flow from their buckets; their offspring have all they need. Their king will be gre... Focus ↗

8 God (Elohim) brought them out of Egypt; for them he is as strong as a wild ox. He devours all... Focus ↗

9 Like a lion, Israel crouches and lies down; like a lioness, who dares to arouse her? Blessed i... Focus ↗

10 King Balak flew into a rage against Balaam. He angrily clapped his hands and shouted, “I called you... Focus ↗

11 Now get out of here! Go back home! I promised to reward you richly, but the LORD has kept you from y... Focus ↗

12 Balaam told Balak, “Don’t you remember what I told your messengers? I said, Focus ↗

13 ‘Even if Balak were to give me his palace filled with silver and gold, I would be powerless to do an... Focus ↗

14 Now I am returning to my own people. But first let me tell you what the Israelites will do to your p... Focus ↗

15 This is the message Balaam delivered: “This is the message of Balaam son of Beor, the message of... Focus ↗

16 the message of one who hears the words of God (Elohim), who has knowledge from the Most High, ...

17 I see him, but not here and now. I perceive him, but far in the distant future. A star will ri... Focus ↗

18 Edom will be taken over, and Seir, its enemy, will be conquered, while Israel marches on in tr... Focus ↗

19 A ruler will rise in Jacob who will destroy the survivors of Ir.” Focus ↗

20 Then Balaam looked over toward the people of Amalek and delivered this message: “Amalek was the grea... Focus ↗

21 Then he looked over toward the Kenites and delivered this message: “Your home is secure; your nes... Focus ↗

22 But the Kenites will be destroyed when Assyria takes you captive.” Focus ↗

23 Balaam concluded his messages by saying: “Alas, who can survive unless God (Elohim) has willed it... Focus ↗

24 Ships will come from the coasts of Cyprus ; they will oppress Assyria and afflict Eber, but th... Focus ↗

25 Then Balaam left and returned home, and Balak also went on his way. Focus ↗

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Book: Numbers
Chapter: Chapter 24 (25 verses)
Version: New Living Translation

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