Numbers 22:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Numbers 22:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Numbers 22:18 is a verse from the book of Numbers in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Balaam answered and said unto the servants of Balak, If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I can..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Numbers 22:18 — KJV
“And Balaam answered and said unto the servants of Balak, If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the word of the LORD my God, to do less or more.”
— Numbers 22:18 (KJV)
Numbers 22:18 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 22:18
“If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the commandment of the LORD, to do either good or bad of mine own mind; but what the LORD saith, that will I speak?”
Shares key themes with Numbers 22:18: balak, would, give
“And the LORD hath blessed my master greatly; and he is become great: and he hath given him flocks, and herds, and silver, and gold, and menservants, and maidservants, and camels, and asses.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 22:18: servants, give, silver
“Moreover, because I have set my affection to the house of my God, I have of mine own proper good, of gold and silver, which I have given to the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house,”
Shares key themes with Numbers 22:18: give, house, silver
“Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. endued...: Heb. knowing prudence and understanding”
Shares key themes with Numbers 22:18: give, house, lord
“And Abram said, Lord GOD, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of Damascus?”
Shares key themes with Numbers 22:18: give, house, lord
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