Números 24:15

Cuarto oráculo de Balán

15 Entonces Balán pronunció su oráculo:«Palabras de Balán hijo de Beor,palabras del varón clarividente.

Números 24:15 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 24:15

And he took up his parable, and said
In this and the following verse; the same preface, in the same words, is made to his prophecy as before, (See Gill on Numbers 24:3) (See Gill on Numbers 24:4); only one clause is added, "and knew the knowledge of the Most High"; that Balaam had some knowledge of God is certain from the names by which he calls him, being such that he made himself known by to the patriarchs, and by which he is frequently called in the sacred writings; but then this knowledge of his was merely notional and speculative, and not spiritual and supernatural, and was such as men may have who are destitute of the grace of God: he was one that professed to know him in words, but in works denied him, see ( 1 Corinthians 13:2 ) ( Titus 1:16 ) and he also was admitted to much nearness to God, and converse with him, of which he boasted; but then this was not for his own sake, or as a mark of friendship to him, but for the sake of the people of Israel, and to prevent his doing them mischief. His prophecy follows.

Números 24:15 In-Context

13 “Aun si Balac me diera su palacio lleno de oro y de plata, yo no podría hacer nada bueno ni malo, sino ajustarme al mandamiento del SEÑOR mi Dios. Lo que el SEÑOR me ordene decir, eso diré”.

14 Ahora que vuelvo a mi pueblo, voy a advertirte en cuanto a lo que este pueblo hará con tu pueblo en los días postreros.

15 Entonces Balán pronunció su oráculo:«Palabras de Balán hijo de Beor,palabras del varón clarividente.

16 Palabras del que oye las palabras de Diosy conoce el pensamiento del Altísimo;del que contempla la visión del Todopoderoso,del que cae en trance y tiene visiones:

17 »Lo veo, pero no ahora;lo contemplo, pero no de cerca.Una estrella saldrá de Jacob;un rey surgirá en Israel.Aplastará las sienes de Moaby el cráneo de todos los hijos de Set.