Numbers 22:33

And the ass saw me, and turned from me these three times: unless she had turned from me, surely now also I had slain thee, and saved her alive.

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Other Translations for Numbers 22:33

BSB
The donkey saw me and turned away from me these three times. If she had not turned away, then by now I would surely have killed you and let her live."
AKJV
And the ass saw me, and turned from me these three times: unless she had turned from me, surely now also I had slain you, and saved her alive.
CPDV
And unless the donkey had turned aside from the way, allowing a place for my opposition, I would have killed you, and she would have lived."
ERV
and the ass saw me, and turned aside before me these three times: unless she had turned aside from me, surely now I had even slain thee, and saved her alive.
NHEB
and the donkey saw me, and turned aside before me these three times. Unless she had turned aside from me, surely now I would have killed you, and saved her alive."
SMT
And the ass will see me, and will turn before me this three beats: unless she turned from before me for now also I had slain thee, and preserved her alive.

Commentary for Numbers 22:33

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Overview of Numbers 22:33
Summary
Animal's obedience saved owner from death
Place
Road to Moab
Event
Angel reveals donkey's life-saving intervention
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Narrative