Balaam in the Bible

Meaning: the ancient of the people; the destruction of the people

Exact Match

But Balaam was rebuked for his own wrongdoing by a speechless donkey, who spoke out in a man's voice and prevented the prophet from continuing his foolishness.

Verse ConceptsBalaams DonkeyMadnessMouthsRebukeRestraintPeople Acting MadlyDumbnessBeing ReprovedDumbThe Dumb Speaking

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and are gone astray to follow the practices of Balaam of Bosor, who loved the wages of iniquity;








and are gone astray to follow the practices of Balaam of Bosor, who loved the wages of iniquity; but he was rebuked for his transgression: for an ass, as dumb as it was, spoke with an articulate voice, and reprimanded the extravagance of the prophet.


but he was rebuked for his transgression: for an ass, as dumb as it was, spoke with an articulate voice, and reprimanded the extravagance of the prophet.



but I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there those that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who counselled Balac to ensnare the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit fornication. you have likewise those that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which I hate.



and are gone astray to follow the practices of Balaam of Bosor, who loved the wages of iniquity;

unhappy creatures! they have followed the practices of Cain, they have addicted themselves to the mercenary illusions of Balaam, and perish in their rebellion like Core.















and are gone astray to follow the practices of Balaam of Bosor, who loved the wages of iniquity;






and are gone astray to follow the practices of Balaam of Bosor, who loved the wages of iniquity; but he was rebuked for his transgression: for an ass, as dumb as it was, spoke with an articulate voice, and reprimanded the extravagance of the prophet.

















and are gone astray to follow the practices of Balaam of Bosor, who loved the wages of iniquity;


and are gone astray to follow the practices of Balaam of Bosor, who loved the wages of iniquity;










but he was rebuked for his transgression: for an ass, as dumb as it was, spoke with an articulate voice, and reprimanded the extravagance of the prophet.


















but he was rebuked for his transgression: for an ass, as dumb as it was, spoke with an articulate voice, and reprimanded the extravagance of the prophet.




and are gone astray to follow the practices of Balaam of Bosor, who loved the wages of iniquity;





and are gone astray to follow the practices of Balaam of Bosor, who loved the wages of iniquity;

unhappy creatures! they have followed the practices of Cain, they have addicted themselves to the mercenary illusions of Balaam, and perish in their rebellion like Core.


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