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Numbers 22:18

King James Version (KJV)

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Numbers 22:18

Verse 18 of 41

Scripture focus

And Balaam answered and said unto the servants of Balak, If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the word of the LORD my God, to do less or more.

Numbers 22:18 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Numbers 22:18

Theological / Devotional

His house full. Compare the experience of the unnamed prophet in 1 Kings 13:8.

Silver and gold. A reflection of Balaam’s thoughts, now set on worldly wealth. Avarice was his besetting sin.

I cannot go beyond the word of the Lord my God. Literally, “Not am I able to pass by the mouth of Jehovah my God.” Such an expression implies personal acquaintance with the God of heaven.

Less or more. Literally, “a thing small or great,” meaning “anything at all” (see 1 Sam. 20:2 ; 22:15; 25:36). Balaam knew that God could control his actions, even though He could not control his thoughts.

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