Deuteronomy 23:5

However, the LORD your God didn't listen to Balaam. The LORD your God turned Balaam's curse into a blessing, because the LORD your God loves you.

Numbers 22:35

But the angel of the LORD told Balaam, "Go with the men, but deliver only the message that I'm going to give you." So Balaam went with Balak's officials.

Numbers 23:5-12

Then the LORD gave Balaam this message. "Return to Balak and speak to him."

Numbers 24:9

He crouches, laying low like a lion. Who would awaken him? Those who bless you are blessed, and those who curse you are cursed."

Deuteronomy 7:7-8

"It wasn't because you were more numerous than other people of the earth that the LORD committed himself to you and chose you. In fact, you were the least numerous of all the nations.

Numbers 23:16-26

Then the LORD met with Balaam and gave a message to him. "Now go back to Balak and speak to him."

Deuteronomy 33:3

Indeed, lover of people, all of his holy ones are in your control. They gather at your feet to do as you have instructed.

Psalm 73:1

God is indeed good to Israel, to those pure in heart.

Proverbs 26:2

Like a fluttering sparrow or a swallow in flight, a curse without cause will not alight.

Jeremiah 31:3

The LORD appeared to Israel from far away and said, "I've loved you with an everlasting love, therefore I've drawn you with gracious love.

Ezekiel 16:8

"When I passed by you again, I looked at you, and noticed that it was your proper time for love. I spread my cloak over you to cover your nakedness. I made a solemn promise to you and entered into a covenant with you," declares the Lord GOD. "You belong to me.

Micah 6:5

"My people, recall how king Balak of Moab deliberated, and how Beor's son Balaam counseled him from Shittim to Gilgal, so that you may know the righteousness of the LORD."

Malachi 1:2

"I've loved you," says the LORD. "But you ask, "How have you loved us?'

Romans 8:31

What, then, can we say about all of this? If God is for us, who can be against us?

Romans 9:13

So it is written, "Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated."

Romans 11:28

As far as the gospel is concerned, they are enemies for your sake, but as far as election is concerned, they are loved for the sake of their ancestors.

2 Corinthians 4:17

This light, temporary nature of our suffering is producing for us an everlasting weight of glory, far beyond any comparison,

Ephesians 2:4-5

But God, who is rich in mercy, because of his great love for us

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

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Bible References

Nevertheless

Numbers 22:35
But the angel of the LORD told Balaam, "Go with the men, but deliver only the message that I'm going to give you." So Balaam went with Balak's officials.
Numbers 23:5
Then the LORD gave Balaam this message. "Return to Balak and speak to him."
Numbers 24:9
He crouches, laying low like a lion. Who would awaken him? Those who bless you are blessed, and those who curse you are cursed."
Micah 6:5
"My people, recall how king Balak of Moab deliberated, and how Beor's son Balaam counseled him from Shittim to Gilgal, so that you may know the righteousness of the LORD."
Romans 8:31
What, then, can we say about all of this? If God is for us, who can be against us?
2 Corinthians 4:17
This light, temporary nature of our suffering is producing for us an everlasting weight of glory, far beyond any comparison,

Because the

Deuteronomy 7:7
"It wasn't because you were more numerous than other people of the earth that the LORD committed himself to you and chose you. In fact, you were the least numerous of all the nations.
Deuteronomy 33:3
Indeed, lover of people, all of his holy ones are in your control. They gather at your feet to do as you have instructed.
Psalm 73:1
God is indeed good to Israel, to those pure in heart.
Jeremiah 31:3
The LORD appeared to Israel from far away and said, "I've loved you with an everlasting love, therefore I've drawn you with gracious love.
Ezekiel 16:8
"When I passed by you again, I looked at you, and noticed that it was your proper time for love. I spread my cloak over you to cover your nakedness. I made a solemn promise to you and entered into a covenant with you," declares the Lord GOD. "You belong to me.
Malachi 1:2
"I've loved you," says the LORD. "But you ask, "How have you loved us?'
Romans 9:13
So it is written, "Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated."
Romans 11:28
As far as the gospel is concerned, they are enemies for your sake, but as far as election is concerned, they are loved for the sake of their ancestors.
Ephesians 2:4
But God, who is rich in mercy, because of his great love for us

General references

Joshua 24:9
"Then Zippor's son, King Balak of Moab, showed up and fought against Israel. He sent word to Balaam, summoning Beor's son to put a curse on you.

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