Numbers 22:38

And Balaam said unto Balak, Lo, I am come unto thee: have I now any power at all to say any thing? the word that God putteth in my mouth, that shall I speak.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Numbers 22:38

BSB
"See, I have come to you," Balaam replied, "but can I say just anything? I must speak only the word that God puts in my mouth."
AKJV
And Balaam said to Balak, See, I am come to you: have I now any power at all to say any thing? the word that God puts in my mouth, that shall I speak.
CPDV
He answered him: "Behold, here I am. Am I able to speak anything other than what God will put into my mouth?"
ERV
And Balaam said unto Balak, Lo, I am come unto thee: have I now any power at all to speak any thing? the word that God putteth in my mouth, that shall I speak.
NHEB
Balaam said to Balak, "Look, I have come to you: have I now any power at all to speak anything? The word that God puts in my mouth, that shall I speak."
SMT
And Balaam will say to Balak, Behold, I come to thee: being able, shall I be able to speak any thing? the word which Jehovah shall put in my mouth I will speak it.

Commentary for Numbers 22:38

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Overview of Numbers 22:38
Summary
Prophet claims limited power, only divine messages
Place
Moab border
Event
Balaam explains his constraints
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
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