Thematic Bible
Numbers 24:1 (show verse)
And Balaam saw that it pleased Jehovah to bless Israel, and he did not go, as at other times, to seek for secret arts, but he set his face toward the wilderness.
Numbers 24:2 (show verse)
And Balaam lifted up his eyes, and he saw Israel pitched, according to their tribes. And the Spirit of God came upon him.
balaam » A prophet
Holy spirit » Examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » balaam
Holy spirit » Old testament reference to » balaam
Holy spirit » Inspiration of » balaam
Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » balaam
Prophecy » Gift of, sometimes possessed by unconverted men
Spirit » Examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » balaam
Tents » Were used by » Israel in the desert
Holy spirit » Examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » balaam
Holy spirit » Old testament reference to » balaam
Holy spirit » Inspiration of » balaam
Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » balaam
Prophecy » Gift of, sometimes possessed by unconverted men
Spirit » Examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » balaam
Tents » Were used by » Israel in the desert
Numbers 24:3 (show verse)
And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor has said, and the man whose eyes are open has said;
Numbers 24:4 (show verse)
he has said; he who heard the words of God, who saw the vision of the Almighty, falling down but having his eyes open;
Numbers 24:5 (show verse)
How goodly are your tents, O Jacob, your tabernacles, O Israel!
Numbers 24:6 (show verse)
They are spread forth like the valleys, like gardens by the river's side, like the trees of aloes which Jehovah has planted, like cedar trees beside the waters.
balaam » A prophet
Cedars » Illustrative of » Beauty and glory of israel
Cedars » Banks of rivers favorable to the growth of
Gardens » Often made by the banks of rivers
Lign-aloe » A tree, not identified by naturalists
Prophecy » Gift of, sometimes possessed by unconverted men
Rivers » Gardens often made beside
Tent » By the people of israel
Trees » Saints as
Trees » Illustrative » (good and fruitful,) of saints
Trees » Varieties » Lign-aloes
Valleys » Illustrative » (fruitful and well watered,) of the tents of israel
Cedars » Illustrative of » Beauty and glory of israel
Cedars » Banks of rivers favorable to the growth of
Gardens » Often made by the banks of rivers
Lign-aloe » A tree, not identified by naturalists
Prophecy » Gift of, sometimes possessed by unconverted men
Rivers » Gardens often made beside
Tent » By the people of israel
Trees » Saints as
Trees » Illustrative » (good and fruitful,) of saints
Trees » Varieties » Lign-aloes
Valleys » Illustrative » (fruitful and well watered,) of the tents of israel
Numbers 24:7 (show verse)
He shall pour the water out of his buckets, and his seed shall be in many waters. And his king shall be higher than Agag, and his kingdom shall be exalted.
Numbers 24:8 (show verse)
God brought him forth out of Egypt. He has as it were the strength of an ox. He shall eat up the nations, his enemies, and shall break their bones, and pierce them through with his arrows.
Numbers 24:9 (show verse)
He crouched. He lay down as a lion, and as a great lion. Who shall stir him up? Blessed is he who blesses you, and cursed is he who curses you.
Numbers 24:10 (show verse)
And Balak's anger was kindled against Balaam. And he struck his hands together. And Balak said to Balaam, I called you to curse my enemies, and behold, you have kept on blessing these three times.
Numbers 24:11 (show verse)
Therefore now flee to your place. I thought to lift you up to great honor, but lo, Jehovah has kept you back from honor.
Numbers 24:12 (show verse)
And Balaam said to Balak, Did I not speak also to your messengers whom you sent to me, saying,
Numbers 24:13 (show verse)
If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the mouth of Jehovah, to do good or bad of my own mind. What Jehovah said, that I will speak.
Numbers 24:14 (show verse)
And now, behold, I go to my people. Come! I will make known to you what this people shall do to your people in the latter days.
Numbers 24:15 (show verse)
And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor has said, and the man whose eyes are open has said;
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Numbers 24:16 (show verse)
he has said, he who heard the words of God and knew the knowledge of the Most High, who sees the vision of the Almighty, falling down but having his eyes open;
Numbers 24:17 (show verse)
I shall see him, but not now. I shall behold him, but not near. There shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Scepter shall rise out of Israel, and shall strike the corners of Moab, and destroy all the sons of tumult.
Christ » Morning star » Name applied to
Christ » Star » Morning star - name applied to Christ
Jesus Christ, King » Foretold
David » King of israel » Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
Jesus Christ » Names of » Sceptre
Jesus Christ » Names of » Star
Moabites » Prophesies respecting » Subjugation to messiah
Scepter (sceptre) » Figurative
Scepter (sceptre) » A symbol of authority
Sheth » As "tumult" (rv) in
Stars » Figurative » Of the deliverer
Stars » Illustrative » Of Christ
The Nation » Kings » Sceptres of
Christ » Star » Morning star - name applied to Christ
Jesus Christ, King » Foretold
David » King of israel » Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
Jesus Christ » Names of » Sceptre
Jesus Christ » Names of » Star
Moabites » Prophesies respecting » Subjugation to messiah
Scepter (sceptre) » Figurative
Scepter (sceptre) » A symbol of authority
Sheth » As "tumult" (rv) in
Stars » Figurative » Of the deliverer
Stars » Illustrative » Of Christ
The Nation » Kings » Sceptres of
Numbers 24:18 (show verse)
And Edom shall be a possession. Seir also shall be a possession for his enemies. And Israel shall do valiantly.
Numbers 24:19 (show verse)
Out of Jacob shall come He who shall have dominion and shall destroy him who remains of the city.
Numbers 24:20 (show verse)
And when he looked on Amalek, he took up his parable and said, Amalek was the first of the nations. But his latter end is to destruction.
Numbers 24:21 (show verse)
And he looked on the Kenites, and took up his parable and said, Strong is your dwelling-place, and you put your nest in a rock.
Numbers 24:22 (show verse)
But the Kenites shall be wasted until Assyria shall carry you away captive.
Numbers 24:23 (show verse)
And he took up his parable and said, Alas, who shall live when God puts out!
Numbers 24:24 (show verse)
And ships shall come from the coast of Cyprus, and shall afflict Assyria and shall afflict Eber, and he also shall perish forever.
Numbers 24:25 (show verse)
And Balaam rose up, and went and returned to his place. And Balak also went his way.
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