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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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A Divine Declaration
Commentators note that Balaam's introduction uses a specific Hebrew term, 'neum,' which is almost always used for a divine declaration. By using this word and describing himself as a seer, Balaam is claiming that the words to follow are not his own but are a direct revelation from God, giving them prophetic weight and authority.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Whose eyes are open - that is, opened in inward vision, to discern things that were hidden from ordinary beholders.
19th Century
Anglican
Balaam the son of Beor hath said.— The Hebrew word (neum) is imperfectly rendered by hath said. It is t…
16th Century
Protestant
And the man whose eyes are open,166hath said. This preface has no other purpose than to prove that he is a true prophe…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he took up his parable His parable of prophecy, as the Targums, his prophetic speech, which, with a loud voice, …
Now Balaam spoke not his own thoughts, but the language of the Spirit that came upon him. Many have their eyes open who do not have their hearts op…
