Numbers 22:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Numbers 22:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Numbers 22:16 is a verse from the book of Numbers in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they came to Balaam, and said to him, Thus saith Balak the son of Zippor, Let nothing, I pray thee, hinder thee from..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Numbers 22:16 — KJV
“And they came to Balaam, and said to him, Thus saith Balak the son of Zippor, Let nothing, I pray thee, hinder thee from coming unto me: Let...: Heb. Be not thou hindered from, etc”
— Numbers 22:16 (KJV)
Numbers 22:16 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 22:16
“And Moses and Aaron came in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 22:16: came, thus, saith
“In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live. Set...: Heb. Give charge concerning thine house”
Shares key themes with Numbers 22:16: came, thus, saith
“And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and said unto them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of the LORD, that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken the LORD, he hath also forsaken you. came...: Heb. clothed”
Shares key themes with Numbers 22:16: came, thus, saith
“In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live. Set...: Heb. Give charge concerning thy house”
Shares key themes with Numbers 22:16: came, thus, saith
“Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Jonadab the son of Rechab shall not want a man to stand before me for ever. Jonadab...: Heb. There shall not a man be cut off from Jonadab the son of Rechab to stand, etc”
Shares key themes with Numbers 22:16: thus, saith, son
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