Num 24:4 | NETfull | STEP | 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:

Numbers 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 ^{▼▼ The phrase “flat on the ground” is supplied in the translation for clarity. The Greek version interprets the line to mean “falling asleep.” It may mean falling into a trance.} with eyes open: ^{▼▼ The last colon simply has “falling, but opened eyes.” The falling may simply refer to lying prone; and the opened eyes may refer to his receiving a vision. See H. E. Freeman, An Introduction to the Old Testament Prophets, 37–41.}