Numbers 23:25

What does Numbers 23:25 mean?

A plain-English look at Numbers 23:25 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And Balak said unto Balaam, Neither curse them at all, nor bless them at all.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And Balak said unto Balaam, Neither curse them at all, nor bless them at all.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And Balak said unto Balaam, Neither curse them at all, nor bless them at all.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Then Balak said to Balaam, If you will not put a curse on them, at all events do not give them a blessing.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And Balak saith unto Balaam, `Neither pierce it at all, nor bless it at all;'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And Balac said to Balaam: Neither curse, nor bless him.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And Balak said to Balaam, Neither curse them at all, nor bless them at all.

Context

v.24Behold, the people riseth up as a lioness, And as a lion doth he lift himself up: He shall not lie down until he eat of the prey, And drink the blood of the slain.

v.25This passage

v.26But Balaam answered and said unto Balak, Told not I thee, saying, All that Jehovah speaketh, that I must do?

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 2:1

    Why do the nations rage, And the peoples meditate a vain thing?

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