The “falling” of which Balaam speaks was the condition under which the inward opening of his eyes took place. It indicates the force of the divine …

Falling into a trance, but having his eyes open.— Better, falling (upon his face), and having his eyes opene…

He has said, who heard the words of God
God speaking to him, which he did several times, and with which he was great…

Now Balaam spoke not his own thoughts, but the language of the Spirit that came upon him. Many have their eyes open who do not have their hearts op…