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Numbers 24:8

King James Version (KJV)

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God brought him forth out of Egypt; he hath as it were the strength of an unicorn: he shall eat up the nations his enemies, and shall break their bones, and pierce [them] through with his arrows.

Numbers 24:8 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Numbers 24:8

Theological / Devotional

God brought him. All the imperial power of Egypt, mercilessly displayed, was unable to hold Israel in slavery when the time came for deliverance (Ex. 13:9 ; 14:8).

The strength. The same word appears in Job 22:25 as “plenty,” and again in Ps. 95:4 as “strength” (see also Num. 23:22). Some translators prefer “horns” instead of “strength,” and translate, “horns like unto the wild ox.”

The nations. Primarily, the destruction of the seven nations of the land of Canaan.

Pierce them. A picture of complete conquest, with Israel irresistible.

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