Numbers 23:5

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Numbers 23:5

BSB

Then the LORD put a message in Balaam's mouth, saying, "Return to Balak and give him this message."

AKJV

And the LORD put a word in Balaam's mouth, and said, Return to Balak, and thus you shall speak.

CPDV

Then the Lord placed the word in his mouth, and he said: "Return to Balak, and you shall say this."

ERV

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

NHEB

And God put a word in Balaam's mouth, and said, "Return to Balak, and thus you shall speak."

SMT

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

Word Study (Strong’s) for Numbers 23:5

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Commentary for Numbers 23:5

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

Overview of Numbers 23:5

Summary

God places message in prophet's mouth

Place

High places of Baal

Event

God gives Balaam his message

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC