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Numbers 23:27 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Numbers 23:27 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 23 verse 27 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Balaam's Third Oracle
“And Balak said unto Balaam, Come, I pray thee, I will bring thee unto another place; peradventure it will please God that thou mayest curse me them from thence.”
Numbers 23:27 (KJV)
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Commentary on Numbers 23:27
And Balak said unto Balaam, Come, I pray thee, I will bring thee unto another place; peradventure it will please God that thou mayest curse me them from thence—Balak's third attempt (אוּלַי יִישַׁר בְּעֵינֵי הָאֱלֹהִים ulay yishar be'einei ha'Elohim, 'perhaps it will be right in God's eyes') reveals pagan superstition that changing locations might alter divine will. After two failed curse attempts (23:7-10, 23:18-24), Balak persisted in seeking manipulable outcomes.The phrase it will please God exposes fundamental misunderstanding of Yahweh's character—God's will doesn't fluctuate based on geo...
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Cross-References for Numbers 23:27
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“For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.”
“but Yahweh's counsel will prevail.”
“There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.”
“and who can stop it? His hand is stretched out”
“Please come with me to another place”
“and who can oppose him? What his soul desires”
“that he should lie”
“and from ancient times things that are not [yet] done; saying”