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Numbers 23:5 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Numbers 23:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 23 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the LORD put a word in Balaam's mouth, and said, Return unto Balak, and thus thou shalt speak.”
Numbers 23:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on Numbers 23:5
God 'put a word in Balaam's mouth, and said, Return unto Balak, and thus thou shalt speak.' This demonstrates God's sovereign control over prophetic utterance—Balaam couldn't curse Israel even for payment because God controlled his speech. The phrase 'put a word in' indicates divine compulsion; Balaam became mouthpiece for God's blessing despite personal preference for Balak's reward.
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Cross-References for Numbers 23:5
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“like you; and I will put my words in his mouth”
“and have covered you in the shadow of my hand”
“this is my covenant with them”
“and put a word in his mouth”
“and said to him”
“but Yahweh directs his steps.”
“but the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh.”
“Go with the men; but only the word that I shall speak to you”