Numbers 22:19

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

So now, please stay here overnight as the others did, that I may find out what else the LORD has to tell me.”

American Standard Version (1901)

Now therefore, I pray you, tarry ye also here this night, that I may know what Jehovah will speak unto me more.

Bible in Basic English

So take your rest here this night, till I have knowledge what more the Lord has to say to me.

Free Bible Version

Now you should also stay the night so I can see if the Lord has anything else to tell me.”

King James (Authorized) Version

Now therefore, I pray you, tarry ye also here this night, that I may know what the LORD will say unto me more.

One Unity Resource Bible

Now therefore, please wait also here this night, that I may know what Adonai will speak to me more.”

Translation for Translators

But stay here one more night, like the other messengers did, and I will find out if Yahweh has anything more to say to me.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Now then, please wait here tonight too, so that I may learn anything further that Yahweh says to me.”

Noah Webster Bible

Now therefore, I pray you, tarry ye also here this night, that I may know what the LORD will say to me more.

World English Bible

Now therefore please stay here tonight as well, that I may know what else Yahweh will speak to me.”

Young's Literal Translation

and, now, abide, I pray you, in this [place], you also, to-night; and I know what Jehovah is adding to speak with me.'

Context

Balak Summons Balaam

¹⁸But Balaam replied to the servants of Balak, “If Balak were to give me his house full of silver and gold, I could not do anything small or great to go beyond the command of the LORD my God.¹⁹So now, please stay here overnight as the others did, that I may find out what else the LORD has to tell me.”

Sermons

Jude: Last Days - Balaam 3

Martin Geehan

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Summary

In this verse, Balaam, a prophet hired to curse the Israelites, expresses his inability to speak anything other than what God puts in his mouth. Despite his initial willingness to go against God's will for personal gain, Balaam acknowledges the sovereignty and authority of God over his words and actions. This highlights the importance of aligning oneself with God's purposes and submitting to His will, even when tempted by worldly rewards. Balaam's declaration serves as a reminder that ultimately, God's plans will prevail over human intentions.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

What the Lord will say unto me more - He did not know but God might make a farther discovery of his will to him, and therefore he might very innocently seek farther information.

John Gill Bible Commentary

And God's anger was kindled because he went,.... Though he had given him leave to go; but then it was upon condition that the princes called him to go with them, whereas he went without their call, and did not wait for it; and besides, he did not acquaint them, as he did not the messengers before, of what God had said, that he should not curse Israel, nor say anything contrary to this his will, which, had he told them, they would not have taken him with them; moreover, he went with an intention, with a good will to curse Israel, which must be displeasing to God, who knew his heart; so the Targum of Jonathan,"and the anger of the Lord was strong, because he went to curse them;''likewise, though he had a permission to go, it was in an angry manner, and was not agreeable to the Lord he should go, and therefore should not have gone notwithstanding; or, at least, he might expect some marks of the divine displeasure; so Jarchi observes, he saw that the thing was evil in the eyes of the Lord, or displeasing to him, and yet he desired it; just as the people of Israel, when the Lord bid them go up and possess the land, which case Aben Ezra instances in; they desired persons might be sent before hand to spy out the land, which, though permitted, they smarted for it: for not whatsoever God permits is well pleasing to him; besides, the words may be rendered (h), "when he went", or, "as he was going"; and so not a reason of the Lord's anger, but expresses when it was kindled or broke forth: and the angel of the Lord stood in the way for an adversary against him; that this was not a created angel, one of the ministering spirits, but the eternal one, the angel of Jehovah's presence, appears from Num 22:35 that went before the people of Israel in the wilderness, not only to guide but to guard and protect them; and who was an adversary to their adversaries, and at all times stood up for their help and assistance against all those that hated and opposed them: Jarchi calls him an angel of mercy, who would have restrained Balaam from sinning, that he might not sin and perish, and so was rather a friend than an adversary, had he attended to him: now he was riding upon his ass, and his two servants were with him; who, the Targum of Jonathan says, were Jannes and Jambres, the magicians of Egypt, of whom see Ti2 3:8 these only were with him, the princes of Midian on some account or another being separated from him. (h) "quum iret", Noldius, p. 403.

Numbers 22:19

Balak Summons Balaam

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

So now, please stay here overnight as the others did, that I may find out what else the LORD has to tell me.”

American Standard Version (1901)

Now therefore, I pray you, tarry ye also here this night, that I may know what Jehovah will speak unto me more.

Bible in Basic English

So take your rest here this night, till I have knowledge what more the Lord has to say to me.

Free Bible Version

Now you should also stay the night so I can see if the Lord has anything else to tell me.”

King James (Authorized) Version

Now therefore, I pray you, tarry ye also here this night, that I may know what the LORD will say unto me more.

One Unity Resource Bible

Now therefore, please wait also here this night, that I may know what Adonai will speak to me more.”

Translation for Translators

But stay here one more night, like the other messengers did, and I will find out if Yahweh has anything more to say to me.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Now then, please wait here tonight too, so that I may learn anything further that Yahweh says to me.”

Noah Webster Bible

Now therefore, I pray you, tarry ye also here this night, that I may know what the LORD will say to me more.

World English Bible

Now therefore please stay here tonight as well, that I may know what else Yahweh will speak to me.”

Young's Literal Translation

and, now, abide, I pray you, in this [place], you also, to-night; and I know what Jehovah is adding to speak with me.'

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

What the Lord will say unto me more - He did not know but God might make a farther discovery of his will to him, and therefore he might very innocently seek farther information.

John Gill Bible Commentary

Numbers 22:19

Verse

Context

Balak Summons Balaam

Sermons

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Numbers 22:19

Balak Summons Balaam

Jude: Last Days - Balaam 3

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes