Numbers 23:16

And the LORD met Balaam, and put a word in his mouth, and said, Go again unto Balak, and say thus.

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Other Translations for Numbers 23:16

BSB

And the LORD met with Balaam and put a message in his mouth, saying, "Return to Balak and speak what I tell you."

AKJV

And the LORD met Balaam, and put a word in his mouth, and said, Go again to Balak, and say thus.

CPDV

And when the Lord had met him, and had put the word in his mouth, he said, "Return to Balak, and you shall say this to him."

ERV

And the LORD met Balaam, and put a word in his mouth, and said, Return unto Balak, and thus shalt thou speak.

NHEB

And God met Balaam, and put a word in his mouth, and said, "Return to Balak, and say this."

SMT

And Jehovah will meet Balaam, and he will put the word in his mouth, and say, Turn back to Balak, and thus shalt thou speak.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Numbers 23:16

AndtheLORDH3068Proper Name metH7136Verb BalaamH1109andputH7760VerbawordH1697Noun MasculineinhismouthH6310Noun MasculineandsaidH559VerbGoagainH7725VerbuntoBalakH1111Proper Name MasculineandsayH1696Verbthus

Commentary for Numbers 23:16

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

Overview of Numbers 23:16

Summary

Divine communication given to prophet messenger

Place

Moab

Event

God empowers Balaam's speech

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC