Numbers 24:16

16 The oracle of one who hears God's speech, and understands the Most High's knowledge, who perceives the Almighty's visions, who falls down with eyes uncovered.

Numbers 24:16 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 24:16

(See Gill on Numbers 24:15)

Numbers 24:16 In-Context

14 So now I'm going to my people. Let me advise you what this people will do to your people in the days to come."

15 He raised his voice and made his address: "The oracle of Balaam, Beor's son, the oracle of a man whose eye is open.

16 The oracle of one who hears God's speech, and understands the Most High's knowledge, who perceives the Almighty's visions, who falls down with eyes uncovered.

17 I see him, but not now; I look at him, but not nearby. A star comes from Jacob; a scepter arises from Israel, smashing Moab's forehead, the head of all the Sethites.

18 Edom will become a possession, Seir a possession of its enemies. But Israel acts powerfully.

Footnotes

• [a] Heb Elyon
• [b] Heb Shaddai or Mountain One