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Open Eyes, Closed Heart
Scholars stress a critical warning from this verse: it's possible to have profound spiritual experiences without true salvation. Balaam heard God's words and saw visions ('eyes open'), but he was not sanctified ('heart open'). This knowledge led to pride, not humility, reminding us that spiritual gifts are not the same as saving grace.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 24:4
18th Century
Theologian
The “falling” of which Balaam speaks was the condition under which the inward opening of his eyes took place. It indicates the force of the divine …
Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 24:4
19th Century
Bishop
Falling into a trance, but having his eyes open.— Better, falling (upon his face), and having his eyes opene…
John Gill
On Numbers 24:4
17th Century
Pastor
He has said, who heard the words of God
God speaking to him, which he did several times, and with which he was great…
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Matthew Henry
On Numbers 24:1–9
17th Century
Minister
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…