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Deuteronomy 23:5

King James Version (KJV)

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Deuteronomy 23:5

Verse 5 of 25

Scripture focus

Nevertheless the LORD thy God would not hearken unto Balaam; but the LORD thy God turned the curse into a blessing unto thee, because the LORD thy God loved thee.

Deuteronomy 23:5 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Deuteronomy 23:5

Theological / Devotional

God would not hearken. The prophet was eager to curse Israel, but Jehovah put words into his mouth that he could not refrain from uttering (see Numbers 22). It was impossible for a wicked prophet to thrust aside God’s blessings and inflict curses upon His people. The curses of Balaam were turned into blessings (Numbers 23, 24). Other examples of God’s protecting care are recorded of Joseph (Genesis 39:1-3; 41:39-45), Mordecai and the Jewish people (Esther 6 to 10), the young man Daniel and his three companions (Daniel 3:16-30 ; 6:1, 2), and many others.

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