Berean Standard Bible

Numbers 24

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25 verses with confession references in this chapter

  1. 1 And when Balaam saw that it pleased Yahweh to bless Israel, he did not seek omens as on previous occasions, but he turned his face toward the wilderness. BSB transformation LORD -> Yahweh Before And when Balaam saw that it pleased the LORD to bless Israel, he did not seek omens as on previous occasions, but he turned his face toward the wilderness. After And when Balaam saw that it pleased Yahweh to bless Israel, he did not seek omens as on previous occasions, but he turned his face toward the wilderness. MORE
  2. 2 When Balaam looked up and saw Israel encamped tribe by tribe, the Spirit of God came upon him, MORE
  3. 3 and he lifted up an oracle, saying: “This is the prophecy of Balaam son of Beor, the prophecy of a man whose eyes are open, MORE
  4. 4 the prophecy of one who hears the words of God, who sees a vision from the Almighty, who bows down with eyes wide open: MORE
  5. 5 How lovely are your tents, O Jacob, your dwellings, O Israel! MORE
  6. 6 They spread out like palm groves, like gardens beside a stream, like aloes Yahweh has planted, like cedars beside the waters. BSB transformation LORD -> Yahweh Before They spread out like palm groves, like gardens beside a stream, like aloes the LORD has planted, like cedars beside the waters. After They spread out like palm groves, like gardens beside a stream, like aloes Yahweh has planted, like cedars beside the waters. MORE
  7. 7 Water will flow from his buckets, and his seed will have abundant water. His king will be greater than Agag, and his kingdom will be exalted. MORE
  8. 8 God brought him out of Egypt with strength like a wild ox, to devour hostile nations and crush their bones, to pierce them with arrows. MORE
  9. 9 He crouches, he lies down like a lion, like a lioness—who dares to rouse him? Blessed are those who bless you and cursed are those who curse you.” MORE
  10. 10 Then Balak’s anger burned against Balaam, and he struck his hands together and said to Balaam, “I summoned you to curse my enemies, but behold, you have persisted in blessing them these three times. MORE
  11. 11 Therefore, flee at once to your home! I said I would reward you richly, but instead Yahweh has denied your reward.” BSB transformation LORD -> Yahweh Before Therefore, flee at once to your home! I said I would reward you richly, but instead the LORD has denied your reward.” After Therefore, flee at once to your home! I said I would reward you richly, but instead Yahweh has denied your reward.” MORE
  12. 12 Balaam answered Balak, “Did I not already tell the messengers you sent me MORE
  13. 13 that even if Balak were to give me his house full of silver and gold, I could not do anything of my own accord, good or bad, to go beyond the command of Yahweh? I must speak whatever Yahweh says. BSB transformation LORD -> Yahweh Before that even if Balak were to give me his house full of silver and gold, I could not do anything of my own accord, good or bad, to go beyond the command of the LORD? I must speak whatever the LORD says. After that even if Balak were to give me his house full of silver and gold, I could not do anything of my own accord, good or bad, to go beyond the command of Yahweh? I must speak whatever Yahweh says. MORE
  14. 14 Now I am going back to my people, but come, let me warn you what this people will do to your people in the days to come.” MORE
  15. 15 Then Balaam lifted up an oracle, saying, “This is the prophecy of Balaam son of Beor, the prophecy of a man whose eyes are open, MORE
  16. 16 the prophecy of one who hears the words of God, who has knowledge from the Most High, who sees a vision from the Almighty, who bows down with eyes wide open: MORE
  17. 17 I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come forth from Jacob, and a scepter will arise from Israel. He will crush the skulls of Moab and strike down all the sons of Sheth. MORE
  18. 18 Edom will become a possession, as will Seir, his enemy; but Israel will perform with valor. MORE
  19. 19 A ruler will come from Jacob and destroy the survivors of the city.” MORE
  20. 20 Then Balaam saw Amalek and lifted up an oracle, saying: “Amalek was first among the nations, but his end is destruction.” MORE
  21. 21 Next he saw the Kenites and lifted up an oracle, saying: “Your dwelling place is secure, and your nest is set in a cliff. MORE
  22. 22 Yet Kain will be destroyed when Asshur takes you captive.” MORE
  23. 23 Once more Balaam lifted up an oracle, saying: “Ah, who can live unless God has ordained it? MORE
  24. 24 Ships will come from the coasts of Cyprus; they will subdue Asshur and Eber, but they too will perish forever.” MORE
  25. 25 Then Balaam arose and returned to his homeland, and Balak also went on his way. MORE
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