Numbers 24:4

He hath said, which heard the words of God, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:

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Other Translations for Numbers 24:4

BSB
the prophecy of one who hears the words of God, who sees a vision from the Almighty, who bows down with eyes wide open:
AKJV
He has said, which heard the words of God, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:
CPDV
the hearer of the sermon of God, he who has gazed upon a vision of the Almighty, he who falls down and so his eyes are opened, has declared:
ERV
He saith, which heareth the words of God, Which seeth the vision of the Almighty, Falling down, and having his eyes open:
NHEB
he says, who hears the words of God, who sees the vision of Shaddai, falling down, and having his eyes open:
SMT
He said, hearing the sayings of God, who will see the vision of the Almighty, falling, and the eyes being uncovered:

Commentary for Numbers 24:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Numbers 24:4
Summary
Prophet describes mystical receptive state achieved
Place
Mount Peor
Event
Balaam enters visionary trance
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Vision