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He couched, he lay down as a lion, As a lioness; who shall rouse him up? Blessed be everyone who blesses you, Cursed be everyone who curses you.
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Secure as a Lion
The imagery of a lion lying down signifies Israel's divinely-given security and power. Commentators explain this isn't just about aggression, but about a nation at rest, confident in God's protection. Provoking Israel would be as foolish and dangerous as waking a sleeping lion.
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19th Century
Anglican
He couched, he lay down as a lion, and as a great lion.— The Hebrew labi (great lion) should be rendered “a lion…
16th Century
Protestant
Blessed is he who blesses you. This manner of expression signifies that the Israelites were elected by God on the condition that He would …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He couched Which may respect the posture of the armies of Israel in the plains of Moab:
he lay do…
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Presbyterian
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…
