Verse 11

Woe{G3759} unto them{G846}! for{G3754} they have gone{G4198}{(G5675)} in the way{G3598} of Cain{G2535}, and{G2532} ran greedily after{G1632}{(G5681)} the error{G4106} of Balaam{G903} for reward{G3408}, and{G2532} perished{G622}{(G5639)} in the gainsaying{G485} of Core{G2879}.

Referenced Verses

  • 2 Pet 2:15 : 15 Which have forsaken{G2641}{(G5631)} the right{G2117} way{G3598}, and are gone astray{G4105}{(G5681)}, following{G1811}{(G5660)} the way{G3598} of Balaam{G903} the son of Bosor{G1007}, who{G3739} loved{G25}{(G5656)} the wages{G3408} of unrighteousness{G93};
  • 1 John 3:12 : 12 Not{G3756} as{G2531} Cain{G2535}, who was{G2258}{(G5713)} of{G1537} that wicked one{G4190}, and{G2532} slew{G4969}{(G5656)} his{G846} brother{G80}. And{G2532} wherefore{G5484}{G5101} slew{G4969}{(G5656)} he him{G846}? Because{G3754} his own{G846} works{G2041} were{G2258}{(G5713)} evil{G4190}, and{G1161} his{G846} brother's{G80} righteous{G1342}.
  • Gen 4:3-9 : 3 And in process{H7093} of time{H3117} it came to pass, that Cain{H7014} brought{H935}{(H8686)} of the fruit{H6529} of the ground{H127} an offering{H4503} unto the LORD{H3068}. 4 And Abel{H1893}, he{H1931} also brought{H935}{(H8689)} of the firstlings{H1062} of his flock{H6629} and of the fat{H2459} thereof. And the LORD{H3068} had respect{H8159}{(H8799)} unto Abel{H1893} and to his offering{H4503}: 5 But unto Cain{H7014} and to his offering{H4503} he had not respect{H8159}{(H8804)}. And Cain{H7014} was very{H3966} wroth{H2734}{(H8799)}, and his countenance{H6440} fell{H5307}{(H8799)}. 6 And the LORD{H3068} said{H559}{(H8799)} unto Cain{H7014}, Why art thou wroth{H2734}{(H8804)}? and why is thy countenance{H6440} fallen{H5307}{(H8804)}? 7 If{H518} thou doest well{H3190}{(H8686)}, shalt thou not be accepted{H7613}? and if thou doest not well{H3190}{(H8686)}, sin{H2403} lieth{H7257}{(H8802)} at the door{H6607}. And unto thee shall be his desire{H8669}, and thou shalt rule{H4910}{(H8799)} over him. 8 And Cain{H7014} talked{H559}{(H8799)} with{H413} Abel{H1893} his brother{H251}: and it came to pass, when they were in the field{H7704}, that Cain{H7014} rose up{H6965}{(H8799)} against{H413} Abel{H1893} his brother{H251}, and slew him{H2026}{(H8799)}. 9 And the LORD{H3068} said{H559}{(H8799)} unto Cain{H7014}, Where{H335} is Abel{H1893} thy brother{H251}? And he said{H559}{(H8799)}, I know{H3045}{(H8804)} not: Am I my brother's{H251} keeper{H8104}{(H8802)}? 10 And he said{H559}{(H8799)}, What{H4100} hast thou done{H6213}{(H8804)}? the voice{H6963} of thy brother's{H251} blood{H1818} crieth{H6817}{(H8802)} unto me from the ground{H127}. 11 And now art thou cursed{H779}{(H8803)} from the earth{H127}, which hath opened{H6475}{(H8804)} her mouth{H6310} to receive{H3947}{(H8800)} thy brother's{H251} blood{H1818} from thy hand{H3027}; 12 When{H3588} thou tillest{H5647}{(H8799)} the ground{H127}, it shall not henceforth{H3254}{(H8686)} yield{H5414}{(H8800)} unto thee her strength{H3581}; a fugitive{H5128}{(H8801)} and a vagabond{H5110}{(H8802)} shalt thou be in the earth{H776}. 13 And Cain{H7014} said{H559}{(H8799)} unto the LORD{H3068}, My punishment{H5771} is greater{H1419} than I can bear{H5375}{(H8800)}. 14 Behold, thou hast driven me out{H1644}{(H8765)} this day{H3117} from the face{H6440} of the earth{H127}; and from{H5921} thy face{H6440} shall I be hid{H5641}{(H8735)}; and I shall be a fugitive{H5128}{(H8801)} and a vagabond{H5110}{(H8802)} in the earth{H776}; and it shall come to pass{H1961}{(H8804)}, that every one that findeth me{H4672}{(H8802)} shall slay me{H2026}{(H8799)}.
  • Num 16:1-9 : 1 Now Korah{H7141}, the son{H1121} of Izhar{H3324}, the son{H1121} of Kohath{H6955}, the son{H1121} of Levi{H3878}, and Dathan{H1885} and Abiram{H48}, the sons{H1121} of Eliab{H446}, and On{H203}, the son{H1121} of Peleth{H6431}, sons{H1121} of Reuben{H7205}, took{H3947}{(H8799)} men: 2 And they rose up{H6965}{(H8799)} before{H6440} Moses{H4872}, with certain{H582} of the children{H1121} of Israel{H3478}, two hundred{H3967} and fifty{H2572} princes{H5387} of the assembly{H5712}, famous{H7148} in the congregation{H4150}, men{H582} of renown{H8034}: 3 And they gathered themselves together{H6950}{(H8735)} against Moses{H4872} and against Aaron{H175}, and said{H559}{(H8799)} unto them, Ye take too much{H7227} upon you, seeing all the congregation{H5712} are holy{H6918}, every one of them, and the LORD{H3068} is among{H8432} them: wherefore then lift ye up{H5375}{(H8691)} yourselves above the congregation{H6951} of the LORD{H3068}? 4 And when Moses{H4872} heard{H8085}{(H8799)} it, he fell{H5307}{(H8799)} upon his face{H6440}: 5 And he spake{H1696}{(H8762)} unto Korah{H7141} and unto all his company{H5712}, saying{H559}{(H8800)}, Even to morrow{H1242} the LORD{H3068} will shew{H3045}{(H8686)} who are his, and who is holy{H6918}; and will cause him to come near{H7126}{(H8689)} unto him: even him whom he hath chosen{H977}{(H8799)} will he cause to come near{H7126}{(H8686)} unto him. 6 This do{H6213}{(H8798)}; Take{H3947}{(H8798)} you censers{H4289}, Korah{H7141}, and all his company{H5712}; 7 And put{H5414}{(H8798)} fire{H784} therein{H2004}, and put{H7760}{(H8798)} incense{H7004} in them before{H6440} the LORD{H3068} to morrow{H4279}: and it shall be that the man{H376} whom the LORD{H3068} doth choose{H977}{(H8799)}, he shall be holy{H6918}: ye take too much{H7227} upon you, ye sons{H1121} of Levi{H3878}. 8 And Moses{H4872} said{H559}{(H8799)} unto Korah{H7141}, Hear{H8085}{(H8798)}, I pray you, ye sons{H1121} of Levi{H3878}: 9 Seemeth it but a small thing{H4592} unto you, that the God{H430} of Israel{H3478} hath separated{H914}{(H8689)} you from the congregation{H5712} of Israel{H3478}, to bring you near{H7126}{(H8687)} to himself to do{H5647}{(H8800)} the service{H5656} of the tabernacle{H4908} of the LORD{H3068}, and to stand{H5975}{(H8800)} before{H6440} the congregation{H5712} to minister{H8334}{(H8763)} unto them? 10 And he hath brought thee near{H7126}{(H8686)} to him, and all thy brethren{H251} the sons{H1121} of Levi{H3878} with thee: and seek{H1245}{(H8765)} ye the priesthood{H3550} also? 11 For which cause{H3651} both thou and all thy company{H5712} are gathered together{H3259}{(H8737)} against the LORD{H3068}: and what is Aaron{H175}, that ye murmur{H3885}{(H8686)}{(H8675)}{H3885}{(H8735)} against him? 12 And Moses{H4872} sent{H7971}{(H8799)} to call{H7121}{(H8800)} Dathan{H1885} and Abiram{H48}, the sons{H1121} of Eliab{H446}: which said{H559}{(H8799)}, We will not come up{H5927}{(H8799)}: 13 Is it a small thing{H4592} that{H3588} thou hast brought us up{H5927}{(H8689)} out of a land{H776} that floweth{H2100}{(H8802)} with milk{H2461} and honey{H1706}, to kill{H4191}{(H8687)} us in the wilderness{H4057}, except thou make{H8323} thyself altogether{H8323}{(H8692)} a prince{H8323}{(H8691)} over us? 14 Moreover{H637} thou hast not brought{H935}{(H8689)} us into a land{H776} that floweth{H2100}{(H8802)} with milk{H2461} and honey{H1706}, or given{H5414}{(H8799)} us inheritance{H5159} of fields{H7704} and vineyards{H3754}: wilt thou put out{H5365}{(H8762)} the eyes{H5869} of these men{H582}? we will not come up{H5927}{(H8799)}. 15 And Moses{H4872} was very{H3966} wroth{H2734}{(H8799)}, and said{H559}{(H8799)} unto the LORD{H3068}, Respect{H6437}{(H8799)} not thou their offering{H4503}: I have not taken{H5375}{(H8804)} one{H259} ass{H2543} from them, neither have I hurt{H7489}{(H8689)} one{H259} of them. 16 And Moses{H4872} said{H559}{(H8799)} unto Korah{H7141}, Be thou and all thy company{H5712} before{H6440} the LORD{H3068}, thou, and they, and Aaron{H175}, to morrow{H4279}: 17 And take{H3947}{(H8798)} every man{H376} his censer{H4289}, and put{H5414}{(H8804)} incense{H7004} in them, and bring{H7126}{(H8689)} ye before{H6440} the LORD{H3068} every man{H376} his censer{H4289}, two hundred{H3967} and fifty{H2572} censers{H4289}; thou also, and Aaron{H175}, each{H376} of you his censer{H4289}. 18 And they took{H3947}{(H8799)} every man{H376} his censer{H4289}, and put{H5414}{(H8799)} fire{H784} in them, and laid{H7760}{(H8799)} incense{H7004} thereon, and stood{H5975}{(H8799)} in the door{H6607} of the tabernacle{H168} of the congregation{H4150} with Moses{H4872} and Aaron{H175}. 19 And Korah{H7141} gathered{H6950}{(H8686)} all the congregation{H5712} against them unto the door{H6607} of the tabernacle{H168} of the congregation{H4150}: and the glory{H3519} of the LORD{H3068} appeared{H7200}{(H8735)} unto all the congregation{H5712}. 20 And the LORD{H3068} spake{H1696}{(H8762)} unto Moses{H4872} and unto Aaron{H175}, saying{H559}{(H8800)}, 21 Separate{H914}{(H8734)} yourselves from among{H8432} this congregation{H5712}, that I may consume{H3615}{(H8762)} them in a moment{H7281}. 22 And they fell{H5307}{(H8799)} upon their faces{H6440}, and said{H559}{(H8799)}, O God{H410}, the God{H430} of the spirits{H7307} of all flesh{H1320}, shall one{H259} man{H376} sin{H2398}{(H8799)}, and wilt thou be wroth{H7107}{(H8799)} with all the congregation{H5712}? 23 And the LORD{H3068} spake{H1696}{(H8762)} unto Moses{H4872}, saying{H559}{(H8800)}, 24 Speak{H1696}{(H8761)} unto the congregation{H5712}, saying{H559}{(H8800)}, Get you up{H5927}{(H8734)} from about{H5439} the tabernacle{H4908} of Korah{H7141}, Dathan{H1885}, and Abiram{H48}. 25 And Moses{H4872} rose up{H6965}{(H8799)} and went{H3212}{(H8799)} unto Dathan{H1885} and Abiram{H48}; and the elders{H2205} of Israel{H3478} followed{H3212}{(H8799)} him{H310}. 26 And he spake{H1696}{(H8762)} unto the congregation{H5712}, saying{H559}{(H8800)}, Depart{H5493}{(H8798)}, I pray you, from the tents{H168} of these wicked{H7563} men{H582}, and touch{H5060}{(H8799)} nothing of theirs, lest ye be consumed{H5595}{(H8735)} in all their sins{H2403}. 27 So they gat up{H5927}{(H8735)} from the tabernacle{H4908} of Korah{H7141}, Dathan{H1885}, and Abiram{H48}, on every side{H5439}: and Dathan{H1885} and Abiram{H48} came out{H3318}{(H8804)}, and stood{H5324}{(H8737)} in the door{H6607} of their tents{H168}, and their wives{H802}, and their sons{H1121}, and their little children{H2945}. 28 And Moses{H4872} said{H559}{(H8799)}, Hereby ye shall know{H3045}{(H8799)} that the LORD{H3068} hath sent{H7971}{(H8804)} me to do{H6213}{(H8800)} all these works{H4639}; for I have not done them of mine own mind{H3820}. 29 If these men die{H4191}{(H8799)} the common death{H4194} of all men{H120}, or if they be visited{H6485}{(H8735)} after the visitation{H6486} of all men{H120}; then the LORD{H3068} hath not sent{H7971}{(H8804)} me. 30 But if the LORD{H3068} make{H1254}{(H8799)} a new thing{H1278}, and the earth{H127} open{H6475}{(H8804)} her mouth{H6310}, and swallow them up{H1104}{(H8804)}, with all that appertain unto them, and they go down{H3381}{(H8804)} quick{H2416} into the pit{H7585}; then ye shall understand{H3045}{(H8804)} that these men{H582} have provoked{H5006}{(H8765)} the LORD{H3068}. 31 And it came to pass, as he had made an end{H3615}{(H8763)} of speaking{H1696}{(H8763)} all these words{H1697}, that the ground{H127} clave asunder{H1234}{(H8735)} that was under them: 32 And the earth{H776} opened{H6605}{(H8799)} her mouth{H6310}, and swallowed them up{H1104}{(H8799)}, and their houses{H1004}, and all the men{H120} that appertained unto Korah{H7141}, and all their goods{H7399}. 33 They, and all that appertained to them, went down{H3381}{(H8799)} alive{H2416} into the pit{H7585}, and the earth{H776} closed{H3680}{(H8762)} upon them: and they perished{H6}{(H8799)} from among{H8432} the congregation{H6951}. 34 And all Israel{H3478} that were round about{H5439} them fled{H5127}{(H8804)} at the cry{H6963} of them: for they said{H559}{(H8804)}, Lest the earth{H776} swallow us up{H1104}{(H8799)} also. 35 And there came out{H3318}{(H8804)} a fire{H784} from the LORD{H3068}, and consumed{H398}{(H8799)} the two hundred{H3967} and fifty{H2572} men{H376} that offered{H7126}{(H8688)} incense{H7004}.
  • Rev 2:14 : 14 But{G235} I have{G2192}{(G5719)} a few things{G3641} against{G2596} thee{G4675}, because{G3754} thou hast{G2192}{(G5719)} there{G1563} them that hold{G2902}{(G5723)} the doctrine{G1322} of Balaam{G903}, who{G3739} taught{G1722}{G1321}{(G5707)} Balac{G904} to cast{G906}{(G5629)} a stumblingblock{G4625} before{G1799} the children{G5207} of Israel{G2474}, to eat{G5315}{(G5629)} things sacrificed unto idols{G1494}, and{G2532} to commit fornication{G4203}{(G5658)}.
  • Num 26:9-9 : 9 And the sons{H1121} of Eliab{H446}; Nemuel{H5241}, and Dathan{H1885}, and Abiram{H48}. This is that Dathan{H1885} and Abiram{H48}, which were famous{H7148}{H7121}{(H8803)} in the congregation{H5712}, who strove{H5327}{(H8689)} against Moses{H4872} and against Aaron{H175} in the company{H5712} of Korah{H7141}, when they strove{H5327}{(H8687)} against the LORD{H3068}: 10 And the earth{H776} opened{H6605}{(H8799)} her mouth{H6310}, and swallowed them up{H1104}{(H8799)} together with Korah{H7141}, when that company{H5712} died{H4194}, what time the fire{H784} devoured{H398}{(H8800)} two hundred{H3967} and fifty{H2572} men{H376}: and they became a sign{H5251}.
  • Isa 3:9 : 9 The shew{H1971} of their countenance{H6440} doth witness against them{H6030}{(H8804)}; and they declare{H5046}{(H8689)} their sin{H2403} as Sodom{H5467}, they hide{H3582}{(H8765)} it not. Woe{H188} unto their soul{H5315}! for they have rewarded{H1580}{(H8804)} evil{H7451} unto themselves.
  • Isa 3:11 : 11 Woe{H188} unto the wicked{H7563}! it shall be ill{H7451} with him: for the reward{H1576} of his hands{H3027} shall be given{H6213}{(H8735)} him.
  • Jer 13:27 : 27 I have seen{H7200}{(H8804)} thine adulteries{H5004}, and thy neighings{H4684}, the lewdness{H2154} of thy whoredom{H2184}, and thine abominations{H8251} on the hills{H1389} in the fields{H7704}. Woe{H188} unto thee, O Jerusalem{H3389}! wilt thou not be made clean{H2891}{(H8799)}? when shall it once{H5750}{H310} be?
  • Ezek 13:3 : 3 Thus saith{H559}{(H8804)} the Lord{H136} GOD{H3069}; Woe{H1945} unto the foolish{H5036} prophets{H5030}, that follow{H1980}{(H8802)}{H310} their own spirit{H7307}, and have seen{H7200}{(H8804)} nothing!
  • Mic 6:5 : 5 O my people{H5971}, remember{H2142}{(H8798)} now what Balak{H1111} king{H4428} of Moab{H4124} consulted{H3289}{(H8804)}, and what Balaam{H1109} the son{H1121} of Beor{H1160} answered{H6030}{(H8804)} him from Shittim{H7851} unto Gilgal{H1537}; that ye may know{H3045}{(H8800)} the righteousness{H6666} of the LORD{H3068}.
  • Zech 11:17 : 17 Woe{H1945} to the idol{H457} shepherd{H7473} that leaveth{H5800}{(H8802)} the flock{H6629}! the sword{H2719} shall be upon his arm{H2220}, and upon his right{H3225} eye{H5869}: his arm{H2220} shall be clean{H3001}{(H8800)} dried up{H3001}{(H8799)}, and his right{H3225} eye{H5869} shall be utterly{H3543}{(H8800)} darkened{H3543}{(H8799)}.
  • Matt 11:21 : 21 Woe{G3759} unto thee{G4671}, Chorazin{G5523}! woe{G3759} unto thee{G4671}, Bethsaida{G966}! for{G3754} if{G1487} the mighty works{G1411}, which{G3588} were done{G1096}{(G5637)} in{G1722} you{G5213}, had been done{G1096}{(G5633)} in{G1722} Tyre{G5184} and{G2532} Sidon{G4605}, they would have repented{G3340}{(G5656)} long ago{G302}{G3819} in{G1722} sackcloth{G4526} and{G2532} ashes{G4700}.
  • Matt 23:13-16 : 13 But{G1161} woe{G3759} unto you{G5213}, scribes{G1122} and{G2532} Pharisees{G5330}, hypocrites{G5273}! for{G3754} ye shut up{G2808}{(G5719)} the kingdom{G932} of heaven{G3772} against{G1715} men{G444}: for{G1063} ye{G5210} neither{G3761} go in{G1525}{(G5736)} yourselves, neither{G3756} suffer ye{G863}{(G5719)} them that are entering{G1525}{(G5740)} to go in{G1525}{(G5629)}. 14 Woe{G3759} unto you{G5213}, scribes{G1122} and{G2532} Pharisees{G5330}, hypocrites{G5273}! for{G3754} ye devour{G2719}{(G5719)} widows{G5503}' houses{G3614}, and{G2532} for a pretence{G4392} make{G4336} long{G3117} prayer{G4336}{(G5740)}: therefore{G1223}{G5124} ye shall receive{G2983}{(G5695)} the greater{G4055} damnation{G2917}. 15 Woe{G3759} unto you{G5213}, scribes{G1122} and{G2532} Pharisees{G5330}, hypocrites{G5273}! for{G3754} ye compass{G4013}{(G5719)} sea{G2281} and{G2532} land{G3584} to make{G4160}{(G5658)} one{G1520} proselyte{G4339}, and{G2532} when{G3752} he is made{G1096}{(G5638)}, ye make{G4160}{(G5719)} him{G846} twofold more{G1362} the child{G5207} of hell{G1067} than yourselves{G5216}. 16 Woe{G3759} unto you{G5213}, ye blind{G5185} guides{G3595}, which{G3588} say{G3004}{(G5723)}, Whosoever{G3739}{G302} shall swear{G3660}{(G5661)} by{G1722} the temple{G3485}, it is{G2076}{(G5748)} nothing{G3762}; but{G1161} whosoever{G3739}{G302} shall swear{G3660}{(G5661)} by{G1722} the gold{G5557} of the temple{G3485}, he is a debtor{G3784}{(G5719)}!
  • Luke 11:42-47 : 42 But{G235} woe{G3759} unto you{G5213}, Pharisees{G5330}! for{G3754} ye tithe{G586}{(G5719)} mint{G2238} and{G2532} rue{G4076} and{G2532} all manner{G3956} of herbs{G3001}, and{G2532} pass over{G3928}{(G5736)} judgment{G2920} and{G2532} the love{G26} of God{G2316}: these{G5023} ought ye{G1163}{(G5713)} to have done{G4160}{(G5658)}, and not{G3361} to leave{G863} the other{G2548} undone{G863}{(G5721)}. 43 Woe{G3759} unto you{G5213}, Pharisees{G5330}! for{G3754} ye love{G25}{(G5719)} the uppermost seats{G4410} in{G1722} the synagogues{G4864}, and{G2532} greetings{G783} in{G1722} the markets{G58}. 44 Woe{G3759} unto you{G5213}, scribes{G1122} and{G2532} Pharisees{G5330}, hypocrites{G5273}! for{G3754} ye are{G2075}{(G5748)} as{G5613} graves{G3419} which{G3588} appear not{G82}, and{G2532} the men{G444} that walk{G4043}{(G5723)} over{G1883} them are{G1492} not{G3756} aware{G1492}{(G5758)} of them. 45 Then{G1161} answered{G611}{(G5679)} one{G5100} of the lawyers{G3544}, and said{G3004}{(G5719)} unto him{G846}, Master{G1320}, thus{G5023} saying{G3004}{(G5723)} thou reproachest{G5195}{(G5719)} us{G2248} also{G2532}. 46 And{G1161} he said{G2036}{(G5627)}, Woe{G3759} unto you{G5213} also{G2532}, ye lawyers{G3544}! for{G3754} ye lade{G5412}{(G5719)} men{G444} with burdens{G5413} grievous to be borne{G1419}, and{G2532} ye yourselves{G846} touch{G4379}{(G5719)} not{G3756} the burdens{G5413} with one{G1520} of your{G5216} fingers{G1147}. 47 Woe{G3759} unto you{G5213}! for{G3754} ye build{G3618}{(G5719)} the sepulchres{G3419} of the prophets{G4396}, and{G1161} your{G5216} fathers{G3962} killed{G615}{(G5656)} them{G846}.
  • Heb 11:4 : 4 By faith{G4102} Abel{G6} offered{G4374}{(G5656)} unto God{G2316} a more excellent{G4119} sacrifice{G2378} than{G3844} Cain{G2535}, by{G1223} which{G3739} he obtained witness{G3140}{(G5681)} that he was{G1511}{(G5750)} righteous{G1342}, God{G2316} testifying{G3140}{(G5723)} of{G1909} his{G846} gifts{G1435}: and{G2532} by{G1223} it{G846} he being dead{G599}{(G5631)} yet{G2089} speaketh{G2980}{(G5731)}{(G5625)}{G2980}{(G5719)}.
  • Num 31:16 : 16 Behold, these{H2007} caused{H1961}{(H8804)} the children{H1121} of Israel{H3478}, through the counsel{H1697} of Balaam{H1109}, to commit{H4560}{(H8800)} trespass{H4604} against the LORD{H3068} in the matter{H1697} of Peor{H6465}, and there was a plague{H4046} among the congregation{H5712} of the LORD{H3068}.
  • Deut 23:4 : 4 Because{H1697} they met{H6923}{(H8765)} you not with bread{H3899} and with water{H4325} in the way{H1870}, when ye came forth{H3318}{(H8800)} out of Egypt{H4714}; and because they hired{H7936}{(H8804)} against thee Balaam{H1109} the son{H1121} of Beor{H1160} of Pethor{H6604} of Mesopotamia{H763}, to curse{H7043}{(H8763)} thee.
  • Josh 24:9-9 : 9 Then Balak{H1111} the son{H1121} of Zippor{H6834}, king{H4428} of Moab{H4124}, arose{H6965}{(H8799)} and warred{H3898}{(H8735)} against Israel{H3478}, and sent{H7971}{(H8799)} and called{H7121}{(H8799)} Balaam{H1109} the son{H1121} of Beor{H1160} to curse{H7043}{(H8763)} you: 10 But I would{H14}{(H8804)} not hearken{H8085}{(H8800)} unto Balaam{H1109}; therefore he blessed{H1288}{(H8762)} you still{H1288}{(H8800)}: so I delivered{H5337}{(H8686)} you out of his hand{H3027}. 11 And ye went over{H5674}{(H8799)} Jordan{H3383}, and came{H935}{(H8799)} unto Jericho{H3405}: and the men{H1167} of Jericho{H3405} fought{H3898}{(H8735)} against you, the Amorites{H567}, and the Perizzites{H6522}, and the Canaanites{H3669}, and the Hittites{H2850}, and the Girgashites{H1622}, the Hivites{H2340}, and the Jebusites{H2983}; and I delivered{H5414}{(H8799)} them into your hand{H3027}.
  • Num 22:1-9 : 1 And the children{H1121} of Israel{H3478} set forward{H5265}{(H8799)}, and pitched{H2583}{(H8799)} in the plains{H6160} of Moab{H4124} on this side{H5676} Jordan{H3383} by Jericho{H3405}. 2 And Balak{H1111} the son{H1121} of Zippor{H6834} saw{H7200}{(H8799)} all that Israel{H3478} had done{H6213}{(H8804)} to the Amorites{H567}. 3 And Moab{H4124} was sore{H3966} afraid{H1481}{(H8799)} of{H6440} the people{H5971}, because they were many{H7227}: and Moab{H4124} was distressed{H6973}{(H8799)} because of{H6440} the children{H1121} of Israel{H3478}. 4 And Moab{H4124} said{H559}{(H8799)} unto the elders{H2205} of Midian{H4080}, Now shall this company{H6951} lick up{H3897}{(H8762)} all that are round about{H5439} us, as the ox{H7794} licketh up{H3897}{(H8800)} the grass{H3418} of the field{H7704}. And Balak{H1111} the son{H1121} of Zippor{H6834} was king{H4428} of the Moabites{H4124} at that time{H6256}. 5 He sent{H7971}{(H8799)} messengers{H4397} therefore unto Balaam{H1109} the son{H1121} of Beor{H1160} to Pethor{H6604}, which is by the river{H5104} of the land{H776} of the children{H1121} of his people{H5971}, to call{H7121}{(H8800)} him, saying{H559}{(H8800)}, Behold, there is a people{H5971} come out{H3318}{(H8804)} from Egypt{H4714}: behold, they cover{H3680}{(H8765)} the face{H5869} of the earth{H776}, and they abide{H3427}{(H8802)} over against{H4136} me: 6 Come{H3212}{(H8798)} now therefore, I pray thee, curse{H779}{(H8798)} me this people{H5971}; for they are too mighty{H6099} for me: peradventure I shall prevail{H3201}{(H8799)}, that we may smite{H5221}{(H8686)} them, and that I may drive them out{H1644}{(H8762)} of the land{H776}: for I wot{H3045}{(H8804)} that he whom thou blessest{H1288}{(H8762)} is blessed{H1288}{(H8794)}, and he whom thou cursest{H779}{(H8799)} is cursed{H779}{(H8714)}. 7 And the elders{H2205} of Moab{H4124} and the elders{H2205} of Midian{H4080} departed{H3212}{(H8799)} with the rewards of divination{H7081} in their hand{H3027}; and they came{H935}{(H8799)} unto Balaam{H1109}, and spake{H1696}{(H8762)} unto him the words{H1697} of Balak{H1111}. 8 And he said{H559}{(H8799)} unto them, Lodge{H3885}{(H8798)} here this night{H3915}, and I will bring{H7725} you word{H1697} again{H7725}{(H8689)}, as the LORD{H3068} shall speak{H1696}{(H8762)} unto me: and the princes{H8269} of Moab{H4124} abode{H3427}{(H8799)} with Balaam{H1109}. 9 And God{H430} came{H935}{(H8799)} unto Balaam{H1109}, and said{H559}{(H8799)}, What men{H582} are these with thee? 10 And Balaam{H1109} said{H559}{(H8799)} unto God{H430}, Balak{H1111} the son{H1121} of Zippor{H6834}, king{H4428} of Moab{H4124}, hath sent{H7971}{(H8804)} unto me, saying, 11 Behold, there is a people{H5971} come out{H3318}{(H8802)} of Egypt{H4714}, which covereth{H3680}{(H8762)} the face{H5869} of the earth{H776}: come{H3212}{(H8798)} now, curse{H6895}{(H8798)} me them; peradventure I shall be able{H3201}{(H8799)} to overcome{H3898}{(H8736)} them, and drive them out{H1644}{(H8765)}. 12 And God{H430} said{H559}{(H8799)} unto Balaam{H1109}, Thou shalt not go{H3212}{(H8799)} with them; thou shalt not curse{H779}{(H8799)} the people{H5971}: for they are blessed{H1288}{(H8803)}. 13 And Balaam{H1109} rose up{H6965}{(H8799)} in the morning{H1242}, and said{H559}{(H8799)} unto the princes{H8269} of Balak{H1111}, Get{H3212}{(H8798)} you into your land{H776}: for the LORD{H3068} refuseth{H3985}{(H8765)} to give me leave{H5414}{(H8800)} to go{H1980}{(H8800)} with you. 14 And the princes{H8269} of Moab{H4124} rose up{H6965}{(H8799)}, and they went{H935}{(H8799)} unto Balak{H1111}, and said{H559}{(H8799)}, Balaam{H1109} refuseth{H3985}{(H8765)} to come{H1980}{(H8800)} with us. 15 And Balak{H1111} sent{H7971}{(H8800)} yet again{H3254}{(H8686)} princes{H8269}, more{H7227}, and more honourable{H3513}{(H8737)} than they. 16 And they came{H935}{(H8799)} to Balaam{H1109}, and said{H559}{(H8799)} to him, Thus saith{H559}{(H8804)} Balak{H1111} the son{H1121} of Zippor{H6834}, Let nothing, I pray thee, hinder{H4513}{(H8735)} thee from coming{H1980}{(H8800)} unto me: 17 For I will promote{H3513} thee unto very{H3966} great{H3513}{(H8763)} honour{H3513}{(H8762)}, and I will do{H6213}{(H8799)} whatsoever thou sayest{H559}{(H8799)} unto me: come{H3212}{(H8798)} therefore, I pray thee, curse{H6895}{(H8798)} me this people{H5971}. 18 And Balaam{H1109} answered{H6030}{(H8799)} and said{H559}{(H8799)} unto the servants{H5650} of Balak{H1111}, If Balak{H1111} would give{H5414}{(H8799)} me his house{H1004} full{H4393} of silver{H3701} and gold{H2091}, I cannot{H3201}{(H8799)} go beyond{H5674}{(H8800)} the word{H6310} of the LORD{H3068} my God{H430}, to do{H6213}{(H8800)} less{H6996} or more{H1419}. 19 Now therefore, I pray you, tarry{H3427}{(H8798)} ye also here this night{H3915}, that I may know{H3045}{(H8799)} what the LORD{H3068} will say{H1696}{(H8763)} unto me more{H3254}{(H8686)}. 20 And God{H430} came{H935}{(H8799)} unto Balaam{H1109} at night{H3915}, and said{H559}{(H8799)} unto him, If the men{H582} come{H935}{(H8804)} to call{H7121}{(H8800)} thee, rise up{H6965}{(H8798)}, and go{H3212}{(H8798)} with them; but yet{H389} the word{H1697} which I shall say{H1696}{(H8762)} unto thee, that shalt thou do{H6213}{(H8799)}. 21 And Balaam{H1109} rose up{H6965}{(H8799)} in the morning{H1242}, and saddled{H2280}{(H8799)} his ass{H860}, and went{H3212}{(H8799)} with the princes{H8269} of Moab{H4124}. 22 And God's{H430} anger{H639} was kindled{H2734}{(H8799)} because he went{H1980}{(H8802)}: and the angel{H4397} of the LORD{H3068} stood{H3320}{(H8691)} in the way{H1870} for an adversary{H7854} against him. Now he was riding{H7392}{(H8802)} upon his ass{H860}, and his two{H8147} servants{H5288} were with him. 23 And the ass{H860} saw{H7200}{(H8799)} the angel{H4397} of the LORD{H3068} standing{H5324}{(H8737)} in the way{H1870}, and his sword{H2719} drawn{H8025}{(H8803)} in his hand{H3027}: and the ass{H860} turned aside{H5186}{(H8799)} out of the way{H1870}, and went{H3212}{(H8799)} into the field{H7704}: and Balaam{H1109} smote{H5221}{(H8686)} the ass{H860}, to turn{H5186}{(H8687)} her into the way{H1870}. 24 But the angel{H4397} of the LORD{H3068} stood{H5975}{(H8799)} in a path{H4934} of the vineyards{H3754}, a wall{H1447} being on this side, and a wall{H1447} on that side.