◄ G903 ►
Βαλαάμ
Transliteration
Balaam;
Pronunciation
bal-ah-am'
Parts of Speech
n pr m
Root Word (Etymology)
of Hebrew origin 1109
Dictionary Aids
TWOT Reference: TDNT 1:524
KJV Translation Count — 3x
The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: Balaam (3)
Outline of Biblical Usage
alaam = "perhaps"
1. A native of Pethor a city in Mesopotamia, endued by Jehovah with prophetic power. He was hired by Balak to curse the Israelites; and influenced by the love of reward, he wished to gratify Balak; but he was compelled by Jehovah's power to bless them. Hence later the Jews saw him as a most abandoned deceiver.
Strong's Definitions
bal-ah-am'; of Hebrew origin [Hebrew {1109} (Bil`am)]; Balaam, a Mesopotamian (symbolic of a false teacher): — Balaam.
Concordance Results Using KJV
Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, following the way of G903 the son of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness;
Woe unto them! for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of G903 for reward, and perished in the gainsaying of Core.
But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of G903, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.