Num 24:3 | NETfull | STEP | Then he uttered this oracle: “The oracle of Balaam son of Beor; the oracle of the man whose eyes are open;

Numbers 24:3

3 Then he uttered this oracle: ^{▼▼ Heb “and he took up his oracle and said.”}

“The oracle ^{▼▼ The word נְאֻם (n^e’um) is an “oracle.” It is usually followed by a subjective genitive, indicating the doer of the action. The word could be rendered “says,” but this translations is more specific.} of Balaam son of Beor;
the oracle of the man whose eyes are open; ^{▼▼ The Greek version reads “the one who sees truly.” The word has been interpreted in both ways, “shut” or “open.”}