Numbers 22:17

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.

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Other Translations for Numbers 22:17

BSB
for I will honor you richly and do whatever you say. So please come and put a curse on this people for me!'"
AKJV
For I will promote you to very great honor, and I will do whatever you say to me: come therefore, I pray you, curse me this people.
CPDV
For I am ready to honor you, and whatever you would want, I shall give to you. Come and curse this people."
ERV
for I will promote thee unto very great honour, and whatsoever thou sayest unto me I will do: come therefore, I pray thee, curse me this people.
NHEB
for I will greatly honor you, and whatever you say to me I will do for you. Please come therefore, and curse this people for me.'"
SMT
For honoring, I will honor thee greatly, and all which thou shalt say to me I will do; and come, now, curse to me this people.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Numbers 22:17

ForIwillpromoteH3513VerbtheeuntoveryH3966greatH3513VerbhonourH3513VerbandIwilldoH6213VerbwhatsoeverthousayestH559VerbuntomecomeH3212VerbthereforeIpraytheecurseH6895VerbmethispeopleH5971Noun Masculine

Commentary for Numbers 22:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Numbers 22:17
Summary
Balak offers wealth for cursing service
Place
Moab
Event
Balak offers rewards
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Narrative