Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then Balak’s anger burned against Balaam. He struck his hands together and said to him, “I summoned you to curse my enemies, but you have blessed them these three times. New Living Translation King Balak flew into a rage against Balaam. He angrily clapped his hands and shouted, “I called you to curse my enemies! Instead, you have blessed them three times. English Standard Version And Balak’s anger was kindled against Balaam, and he struck his hands together. And Balak said to Balaam, “I called you to curse my enemies, and behold, you have blessed them these three times. Berean Standard Bible Then Balak’s anger burned against Balaam, and he struck his hands together and said to Balaam, “I summoned you to curse my enemies, but behold, you have persisted in blessing them these three times. King James Bible And Balak's anger was kindled against Balaam, and he smote his hands together: and Balak said unto Balaam, I called thee to curse mine enemies, and, behold, thou hast altogether blessed them these three times. New King James Version Then Balak’s anger was aroused against Balaam, and he struck his hands together; and Balak said to Balaam, “I called you to curse my enemies, and look, you have bountifully blessed them these three times! New American Standard Bible Then Balak’s anger burned against Balaam, and he struck his hands together; and Balak said to Balaam, “I called you to curse my enemies, but behold, you have persisted in blessing them these three times! NASB 1995 Then Balak’s anger burned against Balaam, and he struck his hands together; and Balak said to Balaam, “I called you to curse my enemies, but behold, you have persisted in blessing them these three times! NASB 1977 Then Balak’s anger burned against Balaam, and he struck his hands together; and Balak said to Balaam, “I called you to curse my enemies, but behold, you have persisted in blessing them these three times! Legacy Standard Bible Then Balak’s anger burned against Balaam, and he struck his hands together; and Balak said to Balaam, “I called you to curse my enemies, but behold, you have blessed them repeatedly these three times! Amplified Bible Then Balak’s anger was kindled against Balaam, and he struck his hands together; and Balak said to Balaam, “I called you to curse my enemies, but behold, you have done nothing but bless them these three times. Christian Standard Bible Then Balak became furious with Balaam, struck his hands together, and said to him, “I summoned you to put a curse on my enemies, but instead, you have blessed them these three times. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then Balak became furious with Balaam, struck his hands together, and said to him, “I summoned you to put a curse on my enemies, but instead, you have blessed them these three times. American Standard Version And Balak's anger was kindled against Balaam, and he smote his hands together; and Balak said unto Balaam, I called thee to curse mine enemies, and, behold, thou hast altogether blessed them these three times. Contemporary English Version When Balak heard this, he was so furious that he pounded his fist against his hand and said, "I called you here to place a curse on my enemies, and you've blessed them three times. English Revised Version And Balak's anger was kindled against Balaam, and he smote his hands together: and Balak said unto Balaam, I called thee to curse mine enemies, and, behold, thou hast altogether blessed them these three times. GOD'S WORD® Translation Balak became angry with Balaam. He clapped his hands and said, "I summoned you to curse my enemies, and now you have blessed them three times. Good News Translation Balak clenched his fists in anger and said to Balaam, "I called you to curse my enemies, but three times now you have blessed them instead. International Standard Version Balak flew into a rage and he started hitting his fists together. "I called you to curse my enemies," he yelled at Balaam. "But look here! You've blessed them three times! Majority Standard Bible Then Balak’s anger burned against Balaam, and he struck his hands together and said to Balaam, “I summoned you to curse my enemies, but behold, you have persisted in blessing them these three times. NET Bible Then Balak became very angry at Balaam, and he struck his hands together. Balak said to Balaam, "I called you to curse my enemies, and look, you have done nothing but bless them these three times! New Heart English Bible Balak's anger was kindled against Balaam, and he struck his hands together; and Balak said to Balaam, "I called you to curse my enemies, and, look, you have altogether blessed them these three times. Webster's Bible Translation And Balak's anger was kindled against Balaam, and he smote his hands together: and Balak said to Balaam, I called thee to curse my enemies, and behold, thou hast altogether blessed them these three times. World English Bible Balak’s anger burned against Balaam, and he struck his hands together. Balak said to Balaam, “I called you to curse my enemies, and, behold, you have altogether blessed them these three times. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the anger of Balak burns against Balaam, and he strikes his hands; and Balak says to Balaam, “I called you to pierce my enemies, and behold, you have certainly blessed these three times; Young's Literal Translation And the anger of Balak burneth against Balaam, and he striketh his hands; and Balak saith unto Balaam, 'To pierce mine enemies I called thee, and lo, thou hast certainly blessed -- these three times; Smith's Literal Translation And Balak's anger will kindle against Balaam, and he will strike his hands: and Balak will say to Balaam, To curse mine enemies I called thee, and behold, blessing, thou didst bless this three beats. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Balac being angry against Balaam, clapped his hands together and said: I called thee to curse my enemies, and thou on the contrary hast blessed them three times. Catholic Public Domain Version And Balak, being angry against Balaam, clapped his hands together and said: “I called you to curse my enemies, and, to the contrary, you have blessed them three times. New American Bible In a blaze of anger at Balaam, Balak clapped his hands and said to him, “It was to lay a curse on my foes that I summoned you here; yet three times now you have actually blessed them! New Revised Standard Version Then Balak’s anger was kindled against Balaam, and he struck his hands together. Balak said to Balaam, “I summoned you to curse my enemies, but instead you have blessed them these three times. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Balak's anger was kindled against Balaam, and he struck his hands together; and Balak said to Balaam, I called you to curse my enemies, and, behold, you have surely blessed them these three times. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the passion of Balaq was angered against Balaam and he clapped his hands and Balaq said to Balaam: “I called you to curse my enemies and behold blessing you have blessed them, behold, three times. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Balak's anger was kindled against Balaam, and he smote his hands together; and Balak said unto Balaam: 'I called thee to curse mine enemies, and, behold, thou hast altogether blessed them these three times. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Balac was angry with Balaam, and clapped his hands together; and Balac said to Balaam, I called thee to curse my enemy, and behold thou hast decidedly blessed him this third time. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Balak Dismisses Balaam10Then Balak’s anger burned against Balaam, and he struck his hands together and said to Balaam, “I summoned you to curse my enemies, but behold, you have persisted in blessing them these three times. 11Therefore, flee at once to your home! I said I would richly reward you, but instead the LORD has denied your reward.”… Cross References Genesis 12:3 I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” Genesis 49:10 The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his. Deuteronomy 23:4-5 For they did not meet you with food and water on your way out of Egypt, and they hired Balaam son of Beor from Pethor in Aram-naharaim to curse you. / 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. Joshua 24:9-10 Then Balak son of Zippor, the king of Moab, set out to fight against Israel. He sent for Balaam son of Beor to curse you, / but I would not listen to Balaam. So he blessed you again and again, and I delivered you from his hand. 2 Peter 2:15 They have left the straight way and wandered off to follow the way of Balaam son of Beor, who loved the wages of wickedness. Revelation 2:14 But I have a few things against you, because some of you hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to place a stumbling block before the Israelites so they would eat food sacrificed to idols and commit sexual immorality. 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.’” Nehemiah 13:2 because they had not met the Israelites with food and water, but had hired Balaam to call down a curse against them (although our God had turned the curse into a blessing). 2 Corinthians 6:14-15 Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? / What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? Matthew 5:44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Romans 12:14 Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse. 1 Peter 3:9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. Psalm 109:28 Though they curse, You will bless. When they rise up, they will be put to shame, but Your servant will rejoice. Proverbs 26:2 Like a fluttering sparrow or darting swallow, an undeserved curse does not come to rest. 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. Treasury of Scripture And Balak's anger was kindled against Balaam, and he smote his hands together: and Balak said to Balaam, I called you to curse my enemies, and, behold, you have altogether blessed them these three times. I thought Numbers 22:17,37 For I will promote thee unto very great honour, and I will do whatsoever thou sayest unto me: come therefore, I pray thee, curse me this people… the Lord Matthew 19:28-30 And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel… Acts 8:20 But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money. Philippians 3:8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, Jump to Previous Altogether Anger Angrily Balaam Balak Blessed Burned Curse Enemies Hands Kindled Persisted Smote Struck Summoned Three Times Together WrathJump to Next Altogether Anger Angrily Balaam Balak Blessed Burned Curse Enemies Hands Kindled Persisted Smote Struck Summoned Three Times Together WrathNumbers 24 1. Balaam, leaving divinations, prophesies the happiness of Israel10. Balak, in anger, dismisses him 15. He prophesies of the Star of Jacob, and the destruction of some nations Then Balak’s anger burned The phrase "anger burned" is a vivid depiction of Balak's intense emotional response. In Hebrew, the word for anger is "אַף" (aph), which can also mean "nose" or "nostrils," suggesting the flaring of nostrils in anger. This imagery conveys the depth of Balak's frustration and rage. Historically, Balak, the king of Moab, was desperate to protect his kingdom from the Israelites, and his anger reflects the fear and helplessness of a leader whose plans are thwarted by divine intervention. against Balaam and he struck his hands together and said to him I summoned you to curse my enemies but behold you have persisted in blessing them these three times Hebrew Then Balak’sבָּלָק֙ (bā·lāq) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1111: Balak -- 'devastator', a Moabite king anger אַ֤ף (’ap̄) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 639: The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire burned וַיִּֽחַר־ (way·yi·ḥar-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2734: To glow, grow warm, to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy against אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Balaam, בִּלְעָ֔ם (bil·‘ām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1109: Balaam -- a prophet and he struck his hands כַּפָּ֑יו (kap·pāw) Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 3709: Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan together וַיִּסְפֹּ֖ק (way·yis·pōq) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5606: To clap the hands, of satisfaction, to be enough, of excess, to vomit and said וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Balaam, בִּלְעָ֗ם (bil·‘ām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1109: Balaam -- a prophet “I summoned you קְרָאתִ֔יךָ (qə·rā·ṯî·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read to curse לָקֹ֤ב (lā·qōḇ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6895: To scoop out, to malign, execrate my enemies, אֹֽיְבַי֙ (’ō·yə·ḇay) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 341: Hating, an adversary but behold, וְהִנֵּה֙ (wə·hin·nêh) Conjunctive waw | Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! you have persisted בֵּרַ֣כְתָּ (bê·raḵ·tā) Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse in blessing בָרֵ֔ךְ (ḇā·rêḵ) Verb - Piel - Infinitive absolute Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse [them] these זֶ֖ה (zeh) Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that three שָׁלֹ֥שׁ (šā·lōš) Number - feminine singular Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice times. פְּעָמִֽים׃ (pə·‘ā·mîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 6471: A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence Links Numbers 24:10 NIVNumbers 24:10 NLT Numbers 24:10 ESV Numbers 24:10 NASB Numbers 24:10 KJV Numbers 24:10 BibleApps.com Numbers 24:10 Biblia Paralela Numbers 24:10 Chinese Bible Numbers 24:10 French Bible Numbers 24:10 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 24:10 Balak's anger was kindled against Balaam (Nu Num.) |