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Numbers 24:9 Cross-References
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“He couched, he lay down as a lion, and as a great lion: who shall stir him up? Blessed is he that blesseth thee, and cursed is he that curseth thee.”
Numbers 24:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Numbers 24:9
Balaam prophesies: 'Blessed is he that blesseth thee, and cursed is he that curseth thee.' This quotes God's Abrahamic covenant promise (Gen 12:3), confirming it remains in effect. The Hebrew parallelism emphasizes reciprocity - how nations treat Israel determines their blessing or curse. Throughout history, nations blessing Jews have prospered; those persecuting them have declined. This principle extends to the church - how people respond to God's people reveals their heart toward God. Christ identified Himself with believers so completely that serving them serves Him (Matt 25:40). Supporting...
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Cross-References for Numbers 24:9
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“and I will curse him who curses you. In you will all of the families of the earth be blessed.,And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.,וַאֲבָרֲכָה מְבָרְכֶיךָ וּמְקַלֶּלְךָ אָאֹר וְנִבְרְכוּ בְךָ כֹּל מִשְׁפְּחֹת הָאֲדָמָה׃ ,And I will bless them that bless thee, and him that curseth thee will I curse; and in thee shall all the families of the earth be blessed.”
“and nations bow down to you. Be lord over your brothers. Let your mother's sons bow down to you. Cursed be everyone who curses you. Blessed be everyone who blesses you.,Let people serve thee, and nations bow down to thee: be lord over thy brethren, and let thy mother's sons bow down to thee: cursed be every one that curseth thee, and blessed be he that blesseth thee.,יַעַבְדוּךָ עַמִּים *וישתחו **וְיִשְׁתַּחֲווּ[a] לְךָ לְאֻמִּים הֱוֵה גְבִיר לְאַחֶיךָ וְיִשְׁתַּחֲוּוּ[1] לְךָ בְּנֵי אִמֶּךָ אֹרְרֶיךָ אָרוּר וּמְבָרֲכֶיךָ בָּרוּךְ׃ ,Let peoples serve thee, And nations bow down to thee. Be lord over thy brethren, And let thy mother's sons bow down to thee. Cursed be every one that curseth thee, And blessed be every one that blesseth thee.,καὶ δουλευσάτωσάν σοι ἔθνη καὶ προσκυνήσουσίν σοι ἄρχοντες καὶ γίνου κύριος τοῦ ἀδελφοῦ σου καὶ προσκυνήσουσίν σοι οἱ υἱοὶ τοῦ πατρός σου ὁ καταρώμενός σε ἐπικατάρατος ὁ δὲ εὐλογῶν σε εὐλογημένος,And let nations serve thee, and princes bow down to thee, and be thou lord of thy brother, and the sons of thy father shall do thee reverence; accursed is he that curses thee, and blessed is he that blesses thee.,יעבדוך עמים וישתחוו לך לאמים הוי גביר לאחיך וישתחוו לך בני אמך ארריך ארור ומברכיך ברוך,Let people serve thee, and nations bow down to thee: be lord over thy brethren, and let thy mother's sons bow down to thee: cursed [be] every one that curseth thee, and blessed [be] he that blesseth thee.,יִפְלְחֻנָּךְ עַמְמִין וְיִשְׁתַּעְבְּדוּן לָךְ מַלְכְּוָן הֱוֵי רַב לְאַחָיךְ וְיִסְגְּדוּן לָךְ בְּנֵי אִמָּךְ מְלַטְטָיךְ יְהוֹן לִיטִין וּמְבָרֲכָיךְ יְהוֹן בְּרִיכִין ,Let the peoples serve thee, and kingdoms be subservient to thee: be thou chief of thy brethren, and let the sons of thy mother worship thee: cursed shall they be who curse thee, and blessed shall they be who bless thee!”
“my son”
“the people rises up as a lioness”
“None is so fierce that dare stir him up: who then is able to stand before me?”
“Kiss the son}”
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.”