He says, who hears the words of God, Knows the knowledge of the Most High, Who sees the vision of the Almighty, Falling down, and having his eyes open:

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And knew, the knowledge of the Most High — With the addition of these words, which point to the greater importance and the more dis…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Which heard ... and knew.— Better, which heareth ... and knoweth.

Which saw.— Better,

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

(See Gill on Numbers 24:15)

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Under the powerful influence of the Spirit of prophecy, Balaam foretold the future prosperity and extensive dominion of Israel. Balaam boasts that …

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