Numbers 23:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Numbers 23:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Numbers 23:5 is a verse from the book of Numbers in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the LORD put a word in Balaam's mouth, and said, Return unto Balak, and thus thou shalt speak." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Numbers 23:5 — KJV
“And the LORD put a word in Balaam's mouth, and said, Return unto Balak, and thus thou shalt speak.”
— Numbers 23:5 (KJV)
Numbers 23:5 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 23:5
“And the LORD met Balaam, and put a word in his mouth, and said, Go again unto Balak, and say thus.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 23:5: lord, put, word
“And the angel of the LORD said unto Balaam, Go with the men: but only the word that I shall speak unto thee, that thou shalt speak. So Balaam went with the princes of Balak.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 23:5: lord, word, balaam
“And Balaam said unto Balak, Lo, I am come unto thee: have I now any power at all to say any thing? the word that God putteth in my mouth, that shall I speak.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 23:5: put, word, balaam
“And thou shalt speak unto him, and put words in his mouth: and I will be with thy mouth, and with his mouth, and will teach you what ye shall do.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 23:5: put, word, mouth
“Wherefore thus saith the LORD God of hosts, Because ye speak this word, behold, I will make my words in thy mouth fire, and this people wood, and it shall devour them.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 23:5: lord, word, mouth
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