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A People Set Apart
Commentators agree that Balaam's prophecy highlights Israel's unique identity. God intended them to "dwell alone," meaning they were to be a people distinct from all others in their laws, worship, and customs. As John Gill notes, this principle extends to the Church today, which is called out of the world to be a separate people, distinct in their devotion to God.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 23:9
18th Century
Theologian
For from the top of the rocks ... - The word “for” indicates the constraint under which Balaam found himself. He had been met by Go…
Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 23:9
19th Century
Bishop
For from the top of the rocks I see him ... — From the summit of the rocky mountain on which Balak had erected his seven …
John Calvin
On Numbers 23:9
16th Century
Theologian
For from the top of the rocks I see him. Unless I am mistaken, the meaning is that although he only saw the people from a distance, so tha…
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John Gill
On Numbers 23:9
17th Century
Pastor
For from the top of the rocks I see him, and from the hills I
behold him
That is, Isr…
Matthew Henry
On Numbers 23:1–10
17th Century
Minister
With the camps of Israel in full view, Balaam ordered seven altars to be built, and a bullock and a ram to be offered on each. Oh, the foolishness …