Numbers 22:22

And God's anger was kindled because he went: and the angel of the LORD stood in the way for an adversary against him. Now he was riding upon his ass, and his two servants were with him.

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Other Translations for Numbers 22:22

BSB

Then God's anger was kindled because Balaam was going along, and the angel of the LORD stood in the road to oppose him. Balaam was riding his donkey, and his two servants were with him.

AKJV

And God's anger was kindled because he went: and the angel of the LORD stood in the way for an adversary against him. Now he was riding on his ass, and his two servants were with him.

CPDV

And God was angry. And an Angel of the Lord stood in the way opposite Balaam, who was sitting on the donkey, and he had two servants with him.

ERV

And God's anger was kindled because he went: and the angel of the LORD placed himself in the way for an adversary against him. Now he was riding upon his ass, and his two servants were with him.

NHEB

God's anger was kindled because he went; and the angel of the LORD placed himself in the way for an adversary against him. Now he was riding on his donkey, and his two servants were with him.

SMT

And the anger of God will kindle because he went; and the messenger of Jehovah will stand in the way, for an adversary to him: and he rode upon his ass, and his two young men with him.

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

AndGod'sH430Noun Masculine angerH639Noun MasculinewaskindledH2734VerbbecausehewentH1980VerbandtheangelH4397Noun MasculineoftheLORDH3068Proper Name stoodH3320VerbinthewayH1870Noun MasculineforanadversaryH7854Noun MasculineagainsthimNowhewasridingH7392VerbuponhisassH860Noun FeminineandhistwoH8147Noun servantsH5288Noun Masculinewerewithhim

Commentary for Numbers 22:22

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Numbers 22:22

Summary

Divine anger manifests through angelic obstruction

Place

On the road to Moab

Event

Angel blocks Balaam's way

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC