Verse 31

Then the LORD opened Balaam’s eyes, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way with his sword drawn in his hand; so he bowed his head and threw himself down with his face to the ground.

Referenced Verses

  • Gen 21:19 : 19 Then God enabled Hagar to see a well of water. She went over and filled the skin with water, and then gave the boy a drink.
  • Luke 24:16 : 16 (but their eyes were kept from recognizing him).
  • Luke 24:31 : 31 At this point their eyes were opened and they recognized him. Then he vanished out of their sight.
  • John 18:6 : 6 So when Jesus said to them,“I am he,” they retreated and fell to the ground.
  • Acts 26:18 : 18 to open their eyes so that they turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a share among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’
  • Exod 34:8 : 8 Moses quickly bowed to the ground and worshiped
  • Num 24:4 : 4 the oracle of the one who hears the words of God, who sees a vision from the Almighty, although falling flat on the ground with eyes open:
  • Num 24:16 : 16 the oracle of the one who hears the words of God, and who knows the knowledge of the Most High, who sees a vision from the Almighty, although falling flat on the ground with eyes open:
  • 2 Kgs 6:17-20 : 17 Then Elisha prayed,“O LORD, open his eyes so he can see.” The LORD opened the servant’s eyes and he saw that the hill was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. 18 As they approached him, Elisha prayed to the LORD,“Strike these people with blindness.” The LORD struck them with blindness as Elisha requested. 19 Then Elisha said to them,“This is not the right road or city. Follow me, and I will lead you to the man you’re looking for.” He led them to Samaria. 20 When they had entered Samaria, Elisha said,“O LORD, open their eyes, so they can see.” The LORD opened their eyes and they saw that they were in the middle of Samaria.
  • 1 Chr 21:16 : 16 David looked up and saw the LORD’s angel standing between the earth and sky with his sword drawn and in his hand, stretched out over Jerusalem. David and the leaders, covered with sackcloth, threw themselves down with their faces to the ground.
  • Ps 9:20 : 20 Terrify them, LORD! Let the nations know they are mere mortals!(Selah)