Numbers 23:30

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

So Balak did as Balaam had instructed, and he offered a bull and a ram on each altar.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Balak did as Balaam had said, and offered up a bullock and a ram on every altar.

Bible in Basic English

And Balak did as Balaam said, offering an ox and a male sheep on every altar.

Free Bible Version

Balak what Balaam told him, and he offered a bull and a ram on each altar.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Balak did as Balaam had said, and offered a bullock and a ram on every altar.

One Unity Resource Bible

Balak did as Balaam [Not people, Destroyer of people] had said, and offered up a bull and a ram on every altar.

Translation for Translators

So Balak did what Balaam told him to do. He burned a young bull and a ram on each altar as sacrifices.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So Balak did as Balaam had said; he offered up a bull and a ram on each altar.

Noah Webster Bible

And Balak did as Balaam had said, and offered a bullock and a ram on every altar.

World English Bible

Balak did as Balaam had said, and offered up a bull and a ram on every altar.

Young's Literal Translation

and Balak doth as Balaam said, and he offereth a bullock and a ram on an altar.

Context

Balaam’s Second Oracle

²⁹Then Balaam said, “Build for me seven altars here, and prepare for me seven bulls and seven rams.”³⁰So Balak did as Balaam had instructed, and he offered a bull and a ram on each altar.

Summary

In this verse, Balaam acknowledges that he must speak only what the Lord puts in his mouth, recognizing the authority and sovereignty of God over his prophetic words. Despite being hired to curse the Israelites, Balaam is constrained by God's will to bless them instead, demonstrating that God's plans cannot be thwarted by human intentions. This verse highlights the importance of aligning our words and actions with God's purposes, even when faced with pressure or temptation to do otherwise. It serves as a reminder that God's will ultimately prevails, and those who seek to obey Him will experience His faithfulness and blessings.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And Balak did as Balaam had said,.... Though the sacrifices were expensive, he did not grudge them; he spared no cost to gain his point, though he now could have but little hope of it: and offered a bullock and a ram on every altar; as he had done before, Num 23:2. Next: Numbers Chapter 24

Numbers 23:30

Balaam’s Second Oracle

²⁹Then Balaam said, “Build for me seven altars here, and prepare for me seven bulls and seven rams.”³⁰So Balak did as Balaam had instructed, and he offered a bull and a ram on each altar.

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Berean Standard Bible

So Balak did as Balaam had instructed, and he offered a bull and a ram on each altar.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Balak did as Balaam had said, and offered up a bullock and a ram on every altar.

Bible in Basic English

And Balak did as Balaam said, offering an ox and a male sheep on every altar.

Free Bible Version

Balak what Balaam told him, and he offered a bull and a ram on each altar.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Balak did as Balaam had said, and offered a bullock and a ram on every altar.

One Unity Resource Bible

Balak did as Balaam [Not people, Destroyer of people] had said, and offered up a bull and a ram on every altar.

Translation for Translators

So Balak did what Balaam told him to do. He burned a young bull and a ram on each altar as sacrifices.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So Balak did as Balaam had said; he offered up a bull and a ram on each altar.

Noah Webster Bible

And Balak did as Balaam had said, and offered a bullock and a ram on every altar.

World English Bible

Balak did as Balaam had said, and offered up a bull and a ram on every altar.

Young's Literal Translation

and Balak doth as Balaam said, and he offereth a bullock and a ram on an altar.