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He answered and said, Must I not take heed to speak that which Yahweh puts in my mouth?
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A Forced Confession
Commentators agree that Balaam's response is not one of genuine piety. John Gill notes that Balaam is only pretending to be careful with God's word, while in reality, he is being forced to speak it. Matthew Henry concurs, calling it a confession of God's power that was "extorted from a wicked prophet." This shows that God can compel even His enemies to speak His truth.
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he answered and said By reply to Balak:
must I not take heed to speak that which the Lord has…
Presbyterian
Balak was angry with Balaam. Thus a confession of God's overruling power is extorted from a wicked prophet, to the confusion of a wicked prince. A …
