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God's Absolute Control
Commentators like Matthew Henry and John Gill highlight that this verse demonstrates God's absolute sovereignty. God not only restrained Balaam from speaking the curse he wanted to speak but also compelled him to utter blessings. The phrase 'of mine own mind' reveals that Balaam's heart was willing to curse for profit, but he was powerless against God's overriding will.
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Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 24:13
19th Century
Bishop
I cannot go beyond the commandment of the Lord. —Hebrew, the mouth of the Lord: the same expression which is use…
John Gill
On Numbers 24:13
17th Century
Pastor
If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold
Which are the very words he said to the princes of Moab, ([…
Matthew Henry
On Numbers 24:10–14
17th Century
Minister
This vain attempt to curse Israel is ended. Balak broke out into a rage against Balaam and expressed great vexation. Balaam has a very full excuse:…