Bible Commentary

And it came to pass on the morrow, that Balak took Balaam, and brought him up into the high places of Baal, that thence he might see the utmost [part] of the people. 41. and brought him up to Bamoth-Baal ] See on Num 21:19. The name indicates that it was a sanctuary. the end … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 22:41”

And Balak offered oxen and sheep, and sent to Balaam, and to the princes that [were] with him. 40. and sent to Balaam &c.] When the animals had been slaughtered for sacrifice, Balak caused portions of the flesh to be brought to Balaam and the Moabite princes who had accompanied him. Cf. 1Sa 9:23 f. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 22:40”

And Balaam went with Balak, and they came unto Kirjath-huzoth. 39. Kiriath-huzoth ] ‘The town of streets.’ The site is unknown. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Kirjath-buzoth – i. e., city of streets, within Balaks dominions, south of the Arnon, and identified either with the ruins of Shihan, 4 miles west by … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 22:39”

And Balaam said unto Balak, Lo, I am come unto thee: have I now any power at all to say any thing? the word that God putteth in my mouth, that shall I speak. Verse 38. The word that God putteth in my mouth, that shall I speak.] Here was a noble resolution, and he … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 22:38”

And Balak said unto Balaam, Did I not earnestly send unto thee to call thee? wherefore camest thou not unto me? am I not able indeed to promote thee to honor? 37. to promote thee to honour ] to honour thee; see on Num 22:17. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And Balak … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 22:37”

And when Balak heard that Balaam was come, he went out to meet him unto a city of Moab, which [is] in the border of Arnon, which [is] in the utmost coast. 36. unto the City of Moab ] unto Ir of Moab. The Heb. form of the name Ar of Moab (Num 21:28). which … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 22:36”

And the angel of the LORD said unto Balaam, Go with the men: but only the word that I shall speak unto thee, that thou shalt speak. So Balaam went with the princes of Balak. 35 41. At this point the narrative of E , interrupted after Num 22:21, is resumed. Balak went to the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 22:35”

And Balaam said unto the angel of the LORD, I have sinned; for I knew not that thou stoodest in the way against me: now therefore, if it displease thee, I will get me back again. Verse 34. If it displease thee, I will get me back again.] Here is a proof, that though he … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 22:34”

And the ass saw me, and turned from me these three times: unless she had turned from me, surely now also I had slain thee, and saved her alive. Verse 33. Surely now also I had slain thee] How often are the meanest animals, and the most trivial occurrences, instruments of the preservation of our … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 22:33”

And the angel of the LORD said unto him, Wherefore hast thou smitten thine ass these three times? behold, I went out to withstand thee, because [thy] way is perverse before me: 32. thy [lit. the ] way is headlong ] The word, however, is doubtful. Perhaps we should read for , ‘thou hast precipitated … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 22:32”