Numbers 23:12

And he answered and said, Must I not take heed to speak that which the LORD hath put in my mouth?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Numbers 23:12

BSB

But Balaam replied, "Should I not speak exactly what the LORD puts in my mouth?"

AKJV

And he answered and said, Must I not take heed to speak that which the LORD has put in my mouth?

CPDV

He answered him, "How can I say anything other than what the Lord orders?"

ERV

And he answered and said, Must I not take heed to speak that which the LORD putteth in my mouth?

NHEB

He answered and said, "Must I not be careful to speak that which God puts in my mouth?"

SMT

And he will answer and say, What Jehovah shall put in my mouth shall I not watch, to speak?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Numbers 23:12

AndheansweredH6030VerbandsaidH559VerbMustInottakeheedH8104VerbtospeakH1696VerbthatwhichtheLORDH3068Proper NamehathputH7760VerbinmymouthH6310Noun Masculine

Commentary for Numbers 23:12

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

Overview of Numbers 23:12

Summary

Prophet defends necessity of divine obedience

Place

High places of Baal

Event

Balaam explains his constraint

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC