Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “No misfortune is seen in Jacob, no misery observed in Israel. The LORD their God is with them; the shout of the King is among them. New Living Translation No misfortune is in his plan for Jacob; no trouble is in store for Israel. For the LORD their God is with them; he has been proclaimed their king. English Standard Version He has not beheld misfortune in Jacob, nor has he seen trouble in Israel. The LORD their God is with them, and the shout of a king is among them. Berean Standard Bible He considers no disaster for Jacob; He sees no trouble for Israel. The LORD their God is with them, and the shout of the King is among them. King James Bible He hath not beheld iniquity in Jacob, neither hath he seen perverseness in Israel: the LORD his God is with him, and the shout of a king is among them. New King James Version “He has not observed iniquity in Jacob, Nor has He seen wickedness in Israel. The LORD his God is with him, And the shout of a King is among them. New American Standard Bible “He has not looked at misfortune in Jacob; Nor has He seen trouble in Israel; The LORD his God is with him, And the joyful shout of a king is among them. NASB 1995 “He has not observed misfortune in Jacob; Nor has He seen trouble in Israel; The LORD his God is with him, And the shout of a king is among them. NASB 1977 “He has not observed misfortune in Jacob; Nor has He seen trouble in Israel; The LORD his God is with him, And the shout of a king is among them. Legacy Standard Bible He has not observed misfortune in Jacob; Nor has He seen trouble in Israel; Yahweh his God is with him, And the shout of a king is among them. Amplified Bible “God has not observed wickedness in Jacob [for he is forgiven], Nor has He seen trouble in Israel. The LORD their God is with Israel, And the shout of their King is among the people. Christian Standard Bible He considers no disaster for Jacob; he sees no trouble for Israel. The LORD their God is with them, and there is rejoicing over the King among them. Holman Christian Standard Bible He considers no disaster for Jacob; He sees no trouble for Israel. The LORD their God is with them, and there is rejoicing over the King among them. American Standard Version He hath not beheld iniquity in Jacob; Neither hath he seen perverseness in Israel: Jehovah his God is with him, And the shout of a king is among them. Contemporary English Version Israel's king is the LORD God. He lives there with them and intends them no harm. English Revised Version He hath not beheld iniquity in Jacob, Neither hath he seen perverseness in Israel: The LORD his God is with him, And the shout of a king is among them. GOD'S WORD® Translation He doesn't want any trouble for the descendants of Jacob. He sees no misfortune for the people of Israel. The LORD their God is with them, praised as their king. Good News Translation I foresee that Israel's future Will bring her no misfortune or trouble. The LORD their God is with them; They proclaim that he is their king. International Standard Version He has not responded to iniquity in Jacob or gazed at mischief in Israel. The LORD his God is with them, and the triumphant cry of a king is among them. Majority Standard Bible He considers no disaster for Jacob; He sees no trouble for Israel. The LORD their God is with them, and the shout of the King is among them. NET Bible He has not looked on iniquity in Jacob, nor has he seen trouble in Israel. The LORD their God is with them; his acclamation as king is among them. New Heart English Bible He has not seen iniquity in Jacob. Neither has he seen perverseness in Israel. The LORD his God is with him. The shout of a king is among them. Webster's Bible Translation He hath not beheld iniquity in Jacob, neither hath he seen perverseness in Israel; the LORD his God is with him, and the shout of a king is among them. World English Bible He has not seen iniquity in Jacob. Neither has he seen perverseness in Israel. Yahweh his God is with him. The shout of a king is among them. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe has not beheld iniquity in Jacob, "" Nor has He seen perverseness in Israel; His God YHWH [is] with him, "" And a shout of a king [is] in him. Young's Literal Translation He hath not beheld iniquity in Jacob, Nor hath He seen perverseness in Israel; Jehovah his God is with him, And a shout of a king is in him. Smith's Literal Translation He saw not iniquity in Jacob and he saw not sorrow in Israel: Jehovah his God with him, and the shouts of a king in them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThere is no idol in Jacob, neither is there an image god to be seen in Israel. The Lord his God is with him, and the sound of the victory of the king in him. Catholic Public Domain Version There is no idol in Jacob; neither is there a false image to be seen in Israel. The Lord his God is with him, and the resound of royal victory is in him. New American Bible Misfortune I do not see in Jacob, nor do I see misery in Israel. The LORD, their God, is with them; among them is the war-cry of their King. New Revised Standard Version He has not beheld misfortune in Jacob; nor has he seen trouble in Israel. The LORD their God is with them, acclaimed as a king among them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI do not behold iniquity in Jacob, neither have I seen malice in Israel; the LORD his God is with him, and the glory of his King is among them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I have not seen evil in Yaquuv and I have not beheld malice in Israel; LORD JEHOVAH his God is with him and the glory of his King is in him. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917None hath beheld iniquity in Jacob, Neither hath one seen perverseness in Israel; The LORD his God is with him, And the shouting for the King is among them. Brenton Septuagint Translation There shall not be trouble in Jacob, neither shall sorrow be seen in Israel: the Lord his God is with him, the glories of rulers are in him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Balaam's Second Oracle…20I have indeed received a command to bless; He has blessed, and I cannot change it. 21He considers no disaster for Jacob; He sees no trouble for Israel. The LORD their God is with them, and the shout of the King is among them. 22God brought them out of Egypt with strength like a wild ox.… Cross References Deuteronomy 23:5 Yet the LORD your God would not listen to Balaam, and the LORD your God turned the curse into a blessing for you, because the LORD your God loves you. Isaiah 44:21 Remember these things, O Jacob, for you are My servant, O Israel. I have made you, and you are My servant; O Israel, I will never forget you. Jeremiah 50:20 In those days and at that time, declares the LORD, a search will be made for Israel’s guilt, but there will be none, and for Judah’s sins, but they will not be found; for I will forgive the remnant I preserve. Micah 6:5 My people, remember what Balak king of Moab counseled and what Balaam son of Beor answered. Remember your journey from Shittim to Gilgal, so that you may acknowledge the righteousness of the LORD.’” Psalm 32:1-2 Of David. A Maskil. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. / Blessed is the man whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him, in whose spirit there is no deceit. Psalm 85:2 You forgave the iniquity of Your people; You covered all their sin. Selah Isaiah 43:25 I, yes I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake and remembers your sins no more. Isaiah 54:17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. Zephaniah 3:15 The LORD has taken away your punishment; He has turned back your enemy. Israel’s King, the LORD, is among you; no longer will you fear any harm. Romans 4:7-8 “Blessed are they whose lawless acts are forgiven, whose sins are covered. / Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him.” 2 Corinthians 5:19 that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation. Ephesians 1:7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace Colossians 1:14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Hebrews 8:12 For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.” Hebrews 10:17 Then He adds: “Their sins and lawless acts I will remember no more.” Treasury of Scripture He has not beheld iniquity in Jacob, neither has he seen perverseness in Israel: the LORD his God is with him, and the shout of a king is among them. hath not Psalm 103:12 As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us. Isaiah 1:18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. Isaiah 38:17 Behold, for peace I had great bitterness: but thou hast in love to my soul delivered it from the pit of corruption: for thou hast cast all my sins behind thy back. the Lord Exodus 13:21 And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night: Exodus 29:45,46 And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will be their God… Exodus 33:14-16 And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest… the shout Psalm 47:5-7 God is gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet… Psalm 89:15,18 Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance… Psalm 97:1 The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof. Jump to Previous Beheld Cry Evil Iniquity Israel Jacob Midst Misery Misfortune Observed Perverseness Shout Shouting Trouble Wrong WrongdoingJump to Next Beheld Cry Evil Iniquity Israel Jacob Midst Misery Misfortune Observed Perverseness Shout Shouting Trouble Wrong WrongdoingNumbers 23 1. Balak's sacrificesHe considers no disaster for Jacob; This phrase indicates God's protective stance towards Israel, often referred to as Jacob, highlighting His covenantal faithfulness. In the context of Numbers 23, Balaam is speaking under divine inspiration, and his words reflect God's perspective. The term "disaster" can be understood as calamity or misfortune, which God does not foresee for His chosen people at this time. This aligns with the Abrahamic covenant in Genesis 12:2-3, where God promises to bless those who bless Israel and curse those who curse them. Historically, this reflects the period of Israel's journey through the wilderness, where despite their disobedience, God remained committed to His promises. He sees no trouble for Israel. The LORD their God is with them, and the shout of the King is among them. Persons / Places / Events 1. BalaamA non-Israelite prophet who was hired by Balak, the king of Moab, to curse the Israelites. Despite his intentions, God used Balaam to bless Israel instead. 2. Balak The king of Moab who feared the Israelites due to their numbers and victories. He sought Balaam's help to curse them, hoping to weaken them. 3. Jacob/Israel Refers to the descendants of Jacob, also known as Israel, God's chosen people. This verse highlights God's protection over them. 4. Moab A region east of the Dead Sea, whose king, Balak, felt threatened by the Israelites' presence and sought to curse them. 5. Divination and Sorcery Practices of seeking knowledge or power through supernatural means, which were common in ancient cultures but condemned by God. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and ProtectionGod is sovereign over all nations and powers. No curse or divination can stand against His will for His people. Believers can trust in God's protection and plan for their lives. The Futility of Opposing God Attempts to thwart God's purposes are ultimately futile. Like Balaam's failed curses, any opposition to God's people will not succeed if God is on their side. God's Faithfulness to His Promises God's promises to His people are sure and steadfast. Just as He protected Israel, He remains faithful to His promises to believers today. The Power of God's Blessing God's blessing is powerful and transformative. When God blesses, it is evident to all, and His works are undeniable. Living as a Testimony to God's Work Believers are called to live in such a way that others can see what God has done in their lives, just as it was said of Israel.(21) He hath not beheld iniquity . . . --The same combination of the words aven (iniquity, or injustice) and amal (perverseness, or, rather, suffering or grievance) occurs in Habakkuk 1:3. The shout of a king.--The word which is rendered shout (teruah) is the same which occurs in Leviticus 23:24, and which is there rendered blowing of trumpets. (Comp. Joshua 6:5; Joshua 6:20, where the same word is rendered shout as here.) Verse 21. - He hath not beheld iniquity in Jacob. The subject of this and the parallel clause is left indefinite. If it is God, according to the A.V., then it means that God in his mercy shut his eyes to the evil which did exist in individuals, and for his own sake would not impute it to the chosen nation. If it be impersonal, according to the Septuagint and the Targums, "one does not behold iniquity," etc., then it means that the iniquity was not flagrant, was not left to gather head and volume until it brought down destruction. Perverseness. Rather, "suffering" (עָמָל. Septuagint, πόνος), the natural consequence of sin. Compare the use of the two words in Psalm 10:7; Psalm 90:10. The shout of a king is among them. The "shout" (תִּרוּעָה) is the jubilation of the nation with which it acclaims its victor king (cf. 1 Samuel 4:5, 6). In Leviticus 23:24; Psalm 47:5 it is used of the sounding of the sacred trumpets.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He considersהִבִּ֥יט (hib·bîṭ) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5027: To scan, look intently at, to regard no לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no disaster אָ֙וֶן֙ (’ā·wen) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 205: Strictly nothingness, trouble, vanity, wickedness, an idol for Jacob; בְּיַעֲקֹ֔ב (bə·ya·‘ă·qōḇ) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc He sees רָאָ֥ה (rā·’āh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7200: To see no וְלֹא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no trouble עָמָ֖ל (‘ā·māl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5999: Toil, wearing effort, worry, wheth, of body, mind for Israel. בְּיִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (bə·yiś·rā·’êl) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc The LORD יְהוָ֤ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel their God אֱלֹהָיו֙ (’ĕ·lō·hāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative is with them, עִמּ֔וֹ (‘im·mōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5973: With, equally with and the shout וּתְרוּעַ֥ת (ū·ṯə·rū·‘aṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8643: Clamor, acclamation of joy, a battle-cry, clangor, of trumpets, as an alarum of the King מֶ֖לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king is among them. בּֽוֹ׃ (bōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew Links Numbers 23:21 NIVNumbers 23:21 NLT Numbers 23:21 ESV Numbers 23:21 NASB Numbers 23:21 KJV Numbers 23:21 BibleApps.com Numbers 23:21 Biblia Paralela Numbers 23:21 Chinese Bible Numbers 23:21 French Bible Numbers 23:21 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 23:21 He has not seen iniquity in Jacob (Nu Num.) |
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