Devine Scripture

Numbers 24:16

Numbers chapter 24 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

He saith, who heareth the words of God, And knoweth the knowledge of the Most High, Who seeth the vision of the Almighty, Falling down, and having his eyes open:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

He hath said, which heard the words of God, and knew the knowledge of the most High, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

He saith, who heareth the words of God, And knoweth the knowledge of the Most High, Who seeth the vision of the Almighty, Falling down, and having his eyes open:

Context

v.15And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor saith, And the man whose eye was closed saith;

v.16This passage

v.17I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not nigh: There shall come forth a star out of Jacob, And a sceptre shall rise out of Israel, And shall smite through the corners of Moab, And break down all the sons of tumult.

Cross references

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

  • 1 Corinthians 8:1

    Now concerning things sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but love edifieth.

  • 1 Corinthians 13:2

    And if I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.

  • Numbers 24:4

    He saith, who heareth the words of God, Who seeth the vision of the Almighty, Falling down, and having his eyes open:

  • 2 Samuel 23:1

    Now these are the last words of David. David the son of Jesse saith, And the man who was raised on high saith, The anointed of the God of Jacob, And the sweet psalmist of Israel: