Numbers 22:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Numbers 22:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Numbers 22:12 is a verse from the book of Numbers in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And God said unto Balaam, Thou shalt not go with them; thou shalt not curse the people: for they are blessed." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Numbers 22:12 — KJV
“And God said unto Balaam, Thou shalt not go with them; thou shalt not curse the people: for they are blessed.”
— Numbers 22:12 (KJV)
Numbers 22:12 in Context — About the Book of Numbers
Numbers follows Israel through forty years of wilderness — a journey that should have taken eleven days. It is an honest record of grumbling, unbelief, and consequence, but also of God's patient provision: manna, water, guidance by cloud and fire, and the famous priestly blessing.
Cross-References for Numbers 22:12
“Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people. gods: or, judges”
Shares key themes with Numbers 22:12: god, shalt, curse
“And the LORD God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life:”
Shares key themes with Numbers 22:12: god, shalt, curse
“Let people serve thee, and nations bow down to thee: be lord over thy brethren, and let thy mother's sons bow down to thee: cursed be every one that curseth thee, and blessed be he that blesseth thee.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 22:12: curse, people, blessed
“And he shall be thy spokesman unto the people: and he shall be, even he shall be to thee instead of a mouth, and thou shalt be to him instead of God.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 22:12: god, shalt, people
“And thou shalt say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath sent me unto thee, saying, Let my people go, that they may serve me in the wilderness: and, behold, hitherto thou wouldest not hear.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 22:12: god, shalt, people
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