King James Version
Numbers 24:15 in the King James Version says “And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor hath said, and the man whose eyes are open hath said:” — study this verse from Numbers chapter 24 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor hath said, and the man whose eyes are open hath said:”
Numbers 24:15 · KJV
If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the commandment of the LORD, to do either good or bad of mine own mind; but what the LORD saith, that will I speak?
And now, behold, I go unto my people: come therefore, and I will advertise thee what this people shall do to thy people in the latter days.
And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor hath said, and the man whose eyes are open hath said:
He hath said, which heard the words of God, and knew the knowledge of the most High, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:
I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not nigh: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, and destroy all the children of Sheth . smite: or, smite through the princes of
KJV Study — Public Domain
“And he took up”
H5375to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
“his parable”
H4912properly, a pithy maxim, usually of metaphorical nature; hence, a simile (as an adage, poem, discourse)
“the son”
H1121a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
“of Beor”
H1160beor, the name of the father of an edomitish king; also of that of balaam
“whose eyes”
H5869an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
This verse is found in the book of Numbers. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Numbers 24:15 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Verses related to Numbers 24:15 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge