Numbers 24:16

16 this is the message of a man who hears the words of God. I know well the Most High God. I see a vision from the Almighty, and my eyes are open as I fall before him.

Numbers 24:16 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 24:16

(See Gill on Numbers 24:15)

Numbers 24:16 In-Context

14 Now I am going back to my own people, but I will tell you what these people will do to your people in the future."
15 Then Balaam gave this message: "This is the message of Balaam son of Beor, the message of a man who sees clearly;
16 this is the message of a man who hears the words of God. I know well the Most High God. I see a vision from the Almighty, and my eyes are open as I fall before him.
17 I see someone who will come some day, someone who will come, but not soon. A star will come from Jacob; a ruler will rise from Israel. and smash the skulls of the sons of Sheth.
18 Edom will be conquered; his enemy Edom will be conquered, but Israel will grow wealthy.
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