Numbers 23:20

Behold, I have received commandment to bless: and he hath blessed; and I cannot reverse it.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Numbers 23:20

BSB

I have indeed received a command to bless; He has blessed, and I cannot change it.

AKJV

Behold, I have received commandment to bless: and he has blessed; and I cannot reverse it.

CPDV

I was led here to bless, and I have no strength to hinder the blessing.

ERV

Behold, I have received commandment to bless: And he hath blessed, and I cannot reverse it.

NHEB

Look, I have received a command to bless. He has blessed, and I can't reverse it.

SMT

Behold, I was taken to praise: and he praised and I shall not turn it back.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Numbers 23:20

BeholdIhavereceivedH3947VerbcommandmenttoblessH1288VerbandhehathblessedH1288VerbandIcannotreverseH7725Verbit

Commentary for Numbers 23:20

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Overview of Numbers 23:20

Summary

Blessing given cannot be withdrawn or nullified

Place

Moab

Event

Pronouncement of irreversible blessing

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC