Bible Commentary

And when he looked on Amalek, he took up his parable, and said, Amalek [was] the first of the nations; but his latter end [shall be] that he perish forever. 20. The utterance on Amalek. And he saw Amalek ] The country of the Amalekites and that of the Kenites ( Num 24:21) might be … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 24:20”

Out of Jacob shall come he that shall have dominion, and shall destroy him that remaineth of the city. 19. An obscure verse, which is perhaps a later addition to the song. It appears to look forward to a Messianic prospect of universal dominion. Some think that Num 24:18-19 are both entirely corrupt beyond restoration. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 24:19”

And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession for his enemies; and Israel shall do valiantly. 18. which were his enemies ] Heb. has simply ‘his enemies,’ attached very awkwardly to the preceding words. Perhaps a word has been lost, and we should read ‘His enemies ’ in contrast with the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 24:18”

I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not nigh: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Scepter shall rise out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, and destroy all the children of Sheth. 17. In accordance with Num 24:14 Balaam treats of the future … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 24:17”

He hath said, which heard the words of God, and knew the knowledge of the most High, [which] saw the vision of the Almighty, falling [into a trance], but having his eyes open: And knew, the knowledge of the Most High – With the addition of these words, which point to the greater importance and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 24:16”

And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor hath said, and the man whose eyes are open hath said: 15, 16. See Num 24:3-4. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 15 19. Balaam’s second prophetic message. This consists of seven couplets and a triplet. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 24:15”

And now, behold, I go unto my people: come [therefore, and] I will advertise thee what this people shall do to thy people in the latter days. 14. I will advertise thee ] I will counsel thee. ‘Advertise’ is an archaism, meaning ‘inform’; cf. Rth 4:4 (A.V. [Note: .V. The Authorised Version.] ). Fuente: The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 24:14”

If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the commandment of the LORD, to do [either] good or bad of mine own mind; [but] what the LORD saith, that will I speak? If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold,…. Which are the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 24:13”

And Balaam said unto Balak, Spoke I not also to thy messengers which thou sentest unto me, saying, And Balaam said unto Balak,…. In order to mitigate his wrath, and bring him into a better temper: spake I not also to thy messengers which thou sentest unto me: those that came to him a second … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 24:12”

Therefore now flee thou to thy place: I thought to promote thee unto great honor; but, lo, the LORD hath kept thee back from honor. Verse 11. Lo, the Lord hath kept thee back from honour.] A bitter and impious sarcasm. “Hadst thou cursed this people, I would have promoted thee to great honour; but … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 24:11”