Numbers 24:16

16 He says, who hears the words of God, Knows the knowledge of the Most High, Who sees the vision of the Almighty, Falling down, and having his eyes open:

Numbers 24:16 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 24:16

(See Gill on Numbers 24:15)

Numbers 24:16 In-Context

14 Now, behold, I go to my people: come, [and] I will advertise you what this people shall do to your people in the latter days.
15 He took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor says, The man whose eye was closed says;
16 He says, who hears the words of God, Knows the knowledge of the Most High, Who sees the vision of the Almighty, Falling down, and having his eyes open:
17 I see him, but not now; I see him, but not near: There shall come forth a star out of Jacob, A scepter shall rise out of Israel, Shall strike through the corners of Moab, Break down all the sons of tumult.
18 Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession, [who were] his enemies; While Israel does valiantly.
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