Num 23:7, 24:3, 15, Psa 49:4, 78:2, Pro 26:7 | TSK | STEP | he took. parable.The word {mashal,} which as a verb is to rule, have authority, and also to compare, as a noun signifies whatever is expressed in parabolic or figurative language. All these oracular speeches of Balaam are in hemistich metre in the original. They are highly dignified and sublime; and may be considered as immediate poetic productions of the Spirit of God. (ch. 24:2.) Aram. Come. defy Israel.

Numbers 23:7

he took.

18; 24:3,15,23; Job 27:1; 29:1; Ps 78:2; Eze 17:2; 20:49; Mic 2:4

parable.The word {mashal,} which as a verb is to rule, have authority, and also to compare, as a noun signifies whatever is expressed in parabolic or figurative language. All these oracular speeches of Balaam are in hemistich metre in the original. They are highly dignified and sublime; and may be considered as immediate poetic productions of the Spirit of God. (ch. 24:2.)

Aram.

22:5; Ge 10:22; 28:2,7; De 23:4

Come.

22:6,11,17; Pr 26:2

defy Israel.

1Sa 17:10,25,26,36,45; 2Sa 21:21; 23:9