Numbers 22:29

And Balaam said unto the ass, Because thou hast mocked me: I would there were a sword in mine hand, for now would I kill thee.

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Other Translations for Numbers 22:29

BSB

Balaam answered the donkey, "You have made a fool of me! If I had a sword in my hand, I would kill you right now!"

AKJV

And Balaam said to the ass, Because you have mocked me: I would there were a sword in my hand, for now would I kill you.

CPDV

Balaam responded, "Because you have deserved it, and you have mistreated me. If only I had a sword, so that I might pierce you."

ERV

And Balaam said unto the ass, Because thou hast mocked me: I would there were a sword in mine hand, for now I had killed thee.

NHEB

Balaam said to the donkey, "Because you have mocked me, I wish there were a sword in my hand, for now I would have killed you."

SMT

And Balaam will say to the ass, Because thou didst vex me: would that a sword was in my hand, for now I had killed thee.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Numbers 22:29

AndBalaamH1109 saidH559VerbuntotheassH860Noun FeminineBecausethouhastmockedH5953VerbmeIwouldH3863ConjunctiontherewereH3426aswordH2719Noun FeminineinminehandH3027Noun FemininefornowwouldIkillH2026Verbthee

Commentary for Numbers 22:29

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

Overview of Numbers 22:29

Summary

Balaam expresses rage at donkey

Place

Narrow passage

Event

Balaam threatens donkey

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC