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He took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor says, The man whose eye was closed says;
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Knowledge Isn't Salvation
Commentators strongly emphasize that Balaam possessed significant knowledge about God but lacked a true, saving relationship with Him. As Matthew Henry notes, "A man may be full of the knowledge of God, yet utterly destitute of the grace of God." This serves as a sober warning that spiritual gifts and intellectual understanding are not the same as genuine faith and salvation.
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16th Century
Protestant
Balaam the son of Beor has said. Since he was preparing to address most important matters, it is not without reason that he renews his pre…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he took up his parable, and said In this and the following verse; the same preface, in the same words, is made t…
Presbyterian
Under the powerful influence of the Spirit of prophecy, Balaam foretold the future prosperity and extensive dominion of Israel. Balaam boasts that …
