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Numbers 31:16 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Numbers 31:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 31 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Behold, these caused the children of Israel, through the counsel of Balaam, to commit trespass against the LORD in the matter of Peor, and there was a plague among the congregation of the LORD.”
Numbers 31:16 (KJV)
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Commentary on Numbers 31:16
This verse reveals Balaam's wicked strategy: 'These caused the children of Israel, through the counsel of Balaam, to commit trespass against the LORD in the matter of Peor.' Unable to curse what God had blessed, Balaam taught Midian how to cause Israel to curse themselves through idolatry and sexual immorality. This 'doctrine of Balaam' (Rev 2:14) represents compromise with worldliness, teaching God's people to sin so judgment falls. The Hebrew 'ma'al' (trespass/unfaithfulness) indicates covenant violation - spiritual adultery. This passage warns that Satan's greatest weapon isn't external per...
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Cross-References for Numbers 31:16
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“And Israel abode in Shittim”
“they went astray”
“because you have there some who hold the teaching of Balaam”
“Yahweh your God has destroyed them from the midst of you.”
“from which we have not cleansed ourselves to this day”
“behold”
“For a whore is a deep ditch; and a strange woman is a narrow pit.”
“with which they have deceived you in the matter of Peor”
“whose hands are chains. Whoever pleases God shall escape from her; but the sinner will be ensnared by her.”