Strong's Lexicon Balaam: Balaam Original Word: Βαλαάμ Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew name בִּלְעָם (Bil'am) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H1109: בִּלְעָם (Bil'am) - Balaam Usage: Balaam is a non-Israelite prophet mentioned in the New Testament, known for his interactions with the Israelites during their wilderness journey. He is often remembered for his role in attempting to curse Israel, which God turned into a blessing. Balaam is also noted for his subsequent counsel that led Israel into sin. Cultural and Historical Background: Balaam was a prophet from Pethor, near the Euphrates River, who was summoned by Balak, the king of Moab, to curse the Israelites as they encamped in the plains of Moab. Despite his reputation as a seer, Balaam's account is a cautionary tale about the dangers of greed and the misuse of spiritual gifts. His narrative is found in the context of the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land, highlighting the spiritual warfare and challenges they faced. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Bilam Definition Balaam, an unrighteous prophet NASB Translation Balaam (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 903: ΒαλαάμΒαλαάμ, ὁ, indeclinable (in the Sept. for בִּלְעָם, according to Gesenius (perhaps) from בַּל and עָם non-populus, i. e. foreign; according to Jo. Simonis equivalent to עָם בֶּלַע a swallowing up of the people; in Josephus, ὁ Βαλαμος), Balaam (or Bileam), a native of Pethor a city of Mesopotamia, endued by Jehovah with prophetic power. He was hired by Balak (see Βαλάκ) to curse the Israelites; and influenced by the love of reward, he wished to gratify Balak; but he was compelled by Jehovah's power to bless them (Numbers 22-24; Deuteronomy 23:5; Joshua 13:22; Joshua 24:9; Micah 6:5). Hence, the later Jews saw in him a most abandoned deceiver: Revelation 2:14; 2 Peter 2:15; Jude 1:11. Cf. Winers RWB (and BB. DD.) under the word. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Balaam. Of Hebrew origin (Bil'am); Balaam, a Mesopotamian (symbolic of a false teacher) -- Balaam. see HEBREW Bil'am Forms and Transliterations Βαλααμ Βαλαάμ Βαλαὰμ Balaam Balaám BalaàmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Peter 2:15 NGRK: ὁδῷ τοῦ Βαλαὰμ τοῦ Βοσόρ NAS: the way of Balaam, the [son] of Beor, KJV: the way of Balaam [the son] of Bosor, INT: way of Balaam [son] of Beor Jude 1:11 N Revelation 2:14 N |
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