Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then he spoke his message: “Arise, Balak, and listen; hear me, son of Zippor. New Living Translation This was the message Balaam delivered: “Rise up, Balak, and listen! Hear me, son of Zippor. English Standard Version And Balaam took up his discourse and said, “Rise, Balak, and hear; give ear to me, O son of Zippor: Berean Standard Bible Then Balaam lifted up an oracle, saying: “Arise, O Balak, and listen; give ear to me, O son of Zippor. King James Bible And he took up his parable, and said, Rise up, Balak, and hear; hearken unto me, thou son of Zippor: New King James Version Then he took up his oracle and said: “Rise up, Balak, and hear! Listen to me, son of Zippor! New American Standard Bible Then he took up his discourse and said, “Arise, Balak, and hear; Listen to me, son of Zippor! NASB 1995 Then he took up his discourse and said, “Arise, O Balak, and hear; Give ear to me, O son of Zippor! NASB 1977 Then he took up his discourse and said, “Arise, O Balak, and hear; Give ear to me, O son of Zippor! Legacy Standard Bible Then he took up his discourse and said, “Arise, O Balak, and hear; Give ear to me, O son of Zippor! Amplified Bible Balaam took up his [second] discourse (oracle) and said: “Rise up, O Balak, and hear; Listen [closely] to me, son of Zippor. Christian Standard Bible Balaam proclaimed his poem: Balak, get up and listen; son of Zippor, pay attention to what I say! Holman Christian Standard Bible Balaam proclaimed his poem: Balak, get up and listen; son of Zippor, pay attention to what I say! American Standard Version And he took up his parable, and said, Rise up, Balak, and hear; Hearken unto me, thou son of Zippor: Contemporary English Version Balaam answered: "Pay close attention to my words-- English Revised Version And he took up his parable, and said, Rise up, Balak, and hear; Hearken unto me, thou son of Zippor: GOD'S WORD® Translation Then Balaam delivered this message: "Stand up, Balak, and listen! Hear me, son of Zippor! Good News Translation and Balaam uttered this prophecy: "Come, Balak son of Zippor, And listen to what I have to say. International Standard Version In response, Balaam uttered this prophetic statement: "Stand up, Balak, and pay attention! Listen to me, you son of Zippor! Majority Standard Bible Then Balaam lifted up an oracle, saying: ?Arise, O Balak, and listen; give ear to me, O son of Zippor. NET Bible Balaam uttered his oracle, and said, "Rise up, Balak, and hear; Listen to me, son of Zippor: New Heart English Bible He took up his parable, and said, "Rise up, Balak, and hear. Listen to me, you son of Zippor. Webster's Bible Translation And he took up his parable, and said, Rise, Balak, and hear; hearken to me, thou son of Zippor: World English Bible He took up his parable, and said, “Rise up, Balak, and hear! Listen to me, you son of Zippor. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he takes up his allegory and says: “Rise, Balak, and hear; Give ear to me, son of Zippor! Young's Literal Translation And he taketh up his simile, and saith: 'Rise, Balak, and hear; Give ear unto me, son of Zippor! Smith's Literal Translation And he will take up his parable, and say, Rise up, Balak, and hear; and give ear to me, son of Zippor: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut he taking up his parable, said: Stand, O Balac, and give ear: hear, thou son of Sephor: Catholic Public Domain Version But, taking up his parable, he said: “Stand, Balak, and pay attention. Listen, you son of Zippor. New American Bible Balaam recited his poem: Rise, Balak, and listen; give ear to my testimony, son of Zippor! New Revised Standard Version Then Balaam uttered his oracle, saying: “Rise, Balak, and hear; listen to me, O son of Zippor: Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he took up his parable and said, Rise up, Balak, and hear; and give ear to my testimony, O son of Zippor; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he lifted up his proverb and said, “Arise, Balaq and hear, and give ear to my testimony, son of Tsephor. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he took up his parable, and said: Arise, Balak, and hear; Give ear unto me, thou son of Zippor: Brenton Septuagint Translation And he took up his parable, and said, rise up, Balac, and hear; hearken as a witness, thou son of Sepphor. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Balaam's Second Oracle…17So he returned to Balak, who was standing there by his burnt offering with the princes of Moab. “What did the LORD say?” Balak asked. 18Then Balaam lifted up an oracle, saying: “Arise, O Balak, and listen; give ear to me, O son of Zippor. 19God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill?… Cross References Isaiah 40:8 The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.” Psalm 33:11 The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations. Hebrews 6:17-18 So when God wanted to make the unchanging nature of His purpose very clear to the heirs of the promise, He guaranteed it with an oath. / Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged. 1 Samuel 15:29 Moreover, the Glory of Israel does not lie or change His mind, for He is not a man, that He should change His mind.” Malachi 3:6 “Because I, the LORD, do not change, you descendants of Jacob have not been destroyed. James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow. Isaiah 46:10 I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ Romans 11:29 For God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable. Titus 1:2 in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began. 2 Timothy 2:13 if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself. Psalm 89:34 I will not violate My covenant or alter the utterance of My lips. Isaiah 14:24 The LORD of Hosts has sworn: “Surely, as I have planned, so will it be; as I have purposed, so will it stand. Ezekiel 24:14 I, the LORD, have spoken; the time is coming, and I will act. I will not refrain or show pity, nor will I relent. I will judge you according to your ways and deeds,’ declares the Lord GOD.” Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. John 10:35 If he called them gods to whom the word of God came—and the Scripture cannot be broken— Treasury of Scripture And he took up his parable, and said, Rise up, Balak, and hear; listen to me, you son of Zippor: rise up Judges 3:20 And Ehud came unto him; and he was sitting in a summer parlour, which he had for himself alone. And Ehud said, I have a message from God unto thee. And he arose out of his seat. Jump to Previous Arise Attention Balaam Balak Discourse Ear Hear Hearken Oracle Parable Rise Uttered Words ZipporJump to Next Arise Attention Balaam Balak Discourse Ear Hear Hearken Oracle Parable Rise Uttered Words ZipporNumbers 23 1. Balak's sacrificesThen Balaam lifted up an oracle, saying: Balaam, a non-Israelite prophet, is known for his unique role in the narrative of Numbers. His oracles are significant as they are divinely inspired messages delivered to Balak, the king of Moab. The term "oracle" indicates a solemn pronouncement, often associated with divine revelation. Balaam's oracles are unique as they come from a prophet outside of Israel, yet they affirm God's sovereignty and His plans for Israel. This moment underscores the theme that God can use anyone to fulfill His purposes, even those outside the covenant community. Arise, O Balak, and listen; give ear to me, O son of Zippor. Persons / Places / Events 1. BalaamA non-Israelite prophet or diviner who is called upon by Balak to curse the Israelites. Despite his intentions, God uses him to bless Israel instead. 2. Balak The king of Moab who is fearful of the Israelites due to their numbers and past victories. He seeks Balaam's help to curse them. 3. Moab A region east of the Dead Sea, inhabited by the Moabites, who are descendants of Lot. Moab is the setting for this account. 4. Israelites The people of God, who are journeying to the Promised Land. They are the subject of Balak's fear and Balaam's oracles. 5. Oracle A divine message or prophecy. In this context, it refers to the words spoken by Balaam under God's influence. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over Human IntentionsDespite human plans, God's purposes prevail. Balaam's attempt to curse Israel is transformed into a blessing, demonstrating God's control over all situations. The Power of God's Word Balaam's oracle underscores the authority and power of God's word. When God speaks, His word accomplishes His will, regardless of human opposition. Listening to God's Voice Balak is instructed to "rise up and hear," emphasizing the importance of being attentive to God's messages. We should prioritize listening to God's voice in our lives. God's Protection Over His People The account illustrates God's protective nature over Israel. Believers can find assurance in God's promise to protect and bless His people. The Danger of Opposing God's Will Balak's attempt to curse Israel is futile against God's will. This serves as a warning against opposing God's plans and purposes. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then Balaam lifted upוַיִּשָּׂ֥א (way·yiś·śā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take an oracle, מְשָׁל֖וֹ (mə·šā·lōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4912: A pithy maxim, a simile saying: וַיֹּאמַ֑ר (way·yō·mar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Arise, ק֤וּם (qūm) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand O Balak, בָּלָק֙ (bā·lāq) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1111: Balak -- 'devastator', a Moabite king and listen; וּֽשֲׁמָ֔ע (ū·šă·mā‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently give הַאֲזִ֥ינָה (ha·’ă·zî·nāh) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 238: To broaden out the ear, to listen ear to me, עָדַ֖י (‘ā·ḏay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while O son בְּנ֥וֹ (bə·nōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son of Zippor. צִפֹּֽר׃ (ṣip·pōr) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6834: Zippor -- 'bird', father of Balak Links Numbers 23:18 NIVNumbers 23:18 NLT Numbers 23:18 ESV Numbers 23:18 NASB Numbers 23:18 KJV Numbers 23:18 BibleApps.com Numbers 23:18 Biblia Paralela Numbers 23:18 Chinese Bible Numbers 23:18 French Bible Numbers 23:18 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 23:18 He took up his parable and said (Nu Num.) |
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