Parallel Verses
NET Bible
the oracle of the one who hears the words of God, who sees a vision from the Almighty, although falling flat on the ground with eyes open:
New American Standard Bible
Who sees the
Falling down, yet having his eyes uncovered,
King James Version
He hath said, which heard the words of God, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:
Holman Bible
who sees a vision from the Almighty,
who falls into a trance with his eyes uncovered:
International Standard Version
A declaration from one who hears what God has to say, who saw the vision that the Almighty revealed, who keeps stumbling with open eyes.
A Conservative Version
he says who hears the words of God, who sees the vision of the Almighty, falling down, and having his eyes open,
American Standard Version
He saith, who heareth the words of God, Who seeth the vision of the Almighty, Falling down, and having his eyes open:
Amplified
The oracle of one who hears the words of God,
Who sees the vision of the Almighty,
Falling down, but having his eyes open and uncovered,
Bible in Basic English
He says, whose ears are open to the words of God, who has seen the vision of the Ruler of all, falling down, but having his eyes open:
Darby Translation
He saith, who heareth the words of God, who seeth the vision of the Almighty, who falleth down, and who hath his eyes open:
Julia Smith Translation
He said, hearing the sayings of God, who will see the vision of the Almighty, falling, and the eyes being uncovered:
King James 2000
He has said, who heard the words of God, who saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:
Lexham Expanded Bible
the declaration of the hearer of God's words, who sees the revelation of Shaddai, falling down but [whose] eyes are uncovered.
Modern King James verseion
he has said; he who heard the words of God, who saw the vision of the Almighty, falling down but having his eyes open;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and the man whose eye is open hath said; he hath said, which heareth the words of God and seeth the visions of the almighty, which falleth down and his eyes are opened:
New Heart English Bible
he says, who hears the words of God, who sees the vision of Shaddai, falling down, and having his eyes open:
The Emphasized Bible
The oracle of one hearing sayings of GOD, Who the sight of the Almighty, receiveth in vision, Who falleth down but hath unveiled eyes: -
Webster
He hath said, who heard the words of God, who saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:
World English Bible
he says, who hears the words of God, who sees the vision of the Almighty, falling down, and having his eyes open:
Youngs Literal Translation
An affirmation of him who is hearing sayings of God -- Who a vision of the Almighty seeth, Falling -- and eyes uncovered:
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Numbers 24:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
Balaam Continues To Utter Oracles
3 Then he uttered this oracle: "The oracle of Balaam son of Beor; the oracle of the man whose eyes are open; 4 the oracle of the one who hears the words of God, who sees a vision from the Almighty, although falling flat on the ground with eyes open: 5 How beautiful are your tents, O Jacob, and your dwelling places, O Israel!
Phrases
Cross References
Numbers 12:6
The Lord said, "Hear now my words: If there is a prophet among you, I the Lord will make myself known to him in a vision; I will speak with him in a dream.
Ezekiel 1:28
like the appearance of a rainbow in the clouds after the rain. This was the appearance of the surrounding brilliant light; it looked like the glory of the Lord. When I saw it, I threw myself face down, and I heard a voice speaking.
Revelation 1:10
I was in the Spirit on the Lord's Day when I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet,
Revelation 1:17
When I saw him I fell down at his feet as though I were dead, but he placed his right hand on me and said: "Do not be afraid! I am the first and the last,
Genesis 15:1
After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: "Fear not, Abram! I am your shield and the one who will reward you in great abundance."
Genesis 15:12
When the sun went down, Abram fell sound asleep, and great terror overwhelmed him.
Numbers 22:20
God came to Balaam that night, and said to him, "If the men have come to call you, get up and go with them; but the word that I will say to you, that you must do."
Numbers 22:31
Then the Lord opened Balaam's eyes, and he saw the angel of the Lord standing in the way with his sword drawn in his hand; so he bowed his head and threw himself down with his face to the ground.
1 Samuel 19:24
He even stripped off his clothes and prophesied before Samuel. He lay there naked all that day and night. (For that reason it is asked, "Is Saul also among the prophets?")
Psalm 89:19
Then you spoke through a vision to your faithful followers and said: "I have energized a warrior; I have raised up a young man from the people.
Daniel 8:17-18
So he approached the place where I was standing. As he came, I felt terrified and fell flat on the ground. Then he said to me, "Understand, son of man, that the vision pertains to the time of the end."
Daniel 8:26-27
The vision of the evenings and mornings that was told to you is correct. But you should seal up the vision, for it refers to a time many days from now."
Daniel 10:15-16
While he was saying this to me, I was flat on the ground and unable to speak.
Acts 10:10
He became hungry and wanted to eat, but while they were preparing the meal, a trance came over him.
Acts 10:19
While Peter was still thinking seriously about the vision, the Spirit said to him, "Look! Three men are looking for you.
Acts 22:17
When I returned to Jerusalem and was praying in the temple, I fell into a trance
2 Corinthians 12:1-4
It is necessary to go on boasting. Though it is not profitable, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.