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Numbers 23:19 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Numbers 23:19 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 23 verse 19 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?”
Numbers 23:19 (KJV)
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Commentary on Numbers 23:19
God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent. Balaam declares God's unchangeable nature in contrast to human fickleness. This profound theological statement establishes God's absolute truthfulness—He cannot lie because deception contradicts His essential nature. Unlike humans who speak falsely out of weakness, ignorance, or malice, God's word perfectly corresponds to reality and His character guarantees its fulfillment.The phrase "neither the son of man, that he should repent" uses "repent" (nacham, נָחַם) meaning to change one's mind or feel regret. God ...
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Cross-References for Numbers 23:19
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“that he should repent.”
“coming down from the Father of lights”
“in which it is impossible for God to lie”
“which God”
“but my words will by no means pass away.”
“For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.”
“and it hurries toward the end”
“I will not lie to David.”
“and not man; the Holy One in the midst of you; and I will not come in wrath.”