Numbers 22:12

And God said unto Balaam, Thou shalt not go with them; thou shalt not curse the people: for they are blessed.

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Other Translations for Numbers 22:12

BSB
But God said to Balaam, "Do not go with them. You are not to curse this people, for they are blessed."
AKJV
And God said to Balaam, You shall not go with them; you shall not curse the people: for they are blessed.
CPDV
And God said to Balaam, "Do not go with them, and do not curse the people, for they are blessed."
ERV
And God said unto Balaam, Thou shalt not go with them; thou shalt not curse the people: for they are blessed.
NHEB
And God said to Balaam, "You are not to go with them, and you are not to curse the people, for they are blessed."
SMT
And God will say to Balaam, Thou shalt not go with them; thou shalt not curse the people: for he is praised.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Numbers 22:12

AndGodH430Noun MasculinesaidH559VerbuntoBalaamH1109ThoushaltnotgoH3212VerbwiththemthoushaltnotcurseH779VerbthepeopleH5971Noun MasculinefortheyareblessedH1288Verb

Commentary for Numbers 22:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Numbers 22:12
Summary
God forbids Balaam to curse protected people
Place
Balaam's residence
Event
God refuses curse request
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Judgment