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Numbers 22:7 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Numbers 22:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 22 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the elders of Moab and the elders of Midian departed with the rewards of divination in their hand; and they came unto Balaam, and spake unto him the words of Balak.”
Numbers 22:7 (KJV)
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Commentary on Numbers 22:7
The elders departing 'with the rewards of divination in their hand' shows the pagan assumption that spiritual power operates through commercial transaction. The Hebrew qesamim (divinations) indicates payment for occult practices. This mercenary approach to spiritual matters contrasts sharply with biblical prophecy, where true prophets spoke God's word freely (Isaiah 55:1). Balaam's willingness to consult God for profit reveals his syncretism—mixing Yahweh worship with pagan practices. Simon Magus later made the same error, thinking God's power could be purchased (Acts 8:18-20).
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Numbers 22:7
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“and her priests teach for a price”
“But”
“teaching things which they ought not”
“Jesus Christ”
“to kill the souls who should not die”
“the dogs are greedy”
“he didn't go”
“What has God done!”
“such as drown men in ruin and destruction.”
“and ran riotously in the error of Balaam for hire”