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.

Bible References

Nevertheless

Romans 8:31
What then shall we say to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?
2 Corinthians 4:17
For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison,

Because the

Romans 9:13
As it is written, "Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated."
Romans 11:28
As regards the gospel they are enemies of God, for your sake; but as regards election they are beloved for the sake of their forefathers.
Ephesians 2:4
But God, who is rich in mercy, because of his great love with which he loved us,