Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then the angel of the LORD stood in a narrow path through the vineyards, with walls on both sides. New Living Translation Then the angel of the LORD stood at a place where the road narrowed between two vineyard walls. English Standard Version Then the angel of the LORD stood in a narrow path between the vineyards, with a wall on either side. Berean Standard Bible Then the angel of the LORD stood in a narrow passage between two vineyards, with walls on either side. King James Bible But the angel of the LORD stood in a path of the vineyards, a wall being on this side, and a wall on that side. New King James Version Then the Angel of the LORD stood in a narrow path between the vineyards, with a wall on this side and a wall on that side. New American Standard Bible Then the angel of the LORD stood in a narrow path of the vineyards, with a stone wall on this side and on that side. NASB 1995 Then the angel of the LORD stood in a narrow path of the vineyards, with a wall on this side and a wall on that side. NASB 1977 Then the angel of the LORD stood in a narrow path of the vineyards, with a wall on this side and a wall on that side. Legacy Standard Bible Then the angel of Yahweh stood in a narrow path of the vineyards, with a wall on this side and a wall on that side. Amplified Bible But the Angel of the LORD stood in a narrow path of the vineyards, with a [stone] wall on this side and a [stone] wall on that side. Christian Standard Bible Then the angel of the LORD stood in a narrow passage between the vineyards, with a stone wall on either side. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the Angel of the LORD stood in a narrow passage between the vineyards, with a stone wall on either side. American Standard Version Then the angel of Jehovah stood in a narrow path between the vineyards, a wall being on this side, and a wall on that side. Contemporary English Version Then the angel stood between two vineyards, in a narrow path with a stone wall on each side. English Revised Version Then the angel of the LORD stood in a hollow way between the vineyards, a fence being on this side, and a fence on that side. GOD'S WORD® Translation Where the road went through the vineyards, it was narrow, with stone walls on both sides. Now the Messenger of the LORD stood there. Good News Translation Then the angel stood where the road narrowed between two vineyards and had a stone wall on each side. International Standard Version but the angel of the LORD stood on a narrow path that crossed the vineyards. It had walls on both sides of the path. Majority Standard Bible Then the angel of the LORD stood in a narrow passage between two vineyards, with walls on either side. NET Bible Then the angel of the LORD stood in a path among the vineyards, where there was a wall on either side. New Heart English Bible Then the angel of God stood in a narrow path between the vineyards, a wall being on this side, and a wall on that side. Webster's Bible Translation But the angel of the LORD stood in a path of the vineyards, a wall being on this side, and a wall on that side. World English Bible Then Yahweh’s angel stood in a narrow path between the vineyards, a wall being on this side, and a wall on that side. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the Messenger of YHWH stands in a narrow path of the vineyards, [with] a wall on this [side] and a wall on that [side], Young's Literal Translation And the messenger of Jehovah standeth in a narrow path of the vineyards -- a wall on this side and a wall on that -- Smith's Literal Translation And the messenger of Jehovah will stand in the hollow of the vineyards, an enclosure hence, and an enclosure thence. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe angel stood in a narrow place between two walls, wherewith the vineyards were enclosed. Catholic Public Domain Version the Angel stood in a narrow place between the two walls, with which the vineyards were enclosed. New American Bible Then the angel of the LORD stood in a narrow lane between vineyards with a stone wall on each side. New Revised Standard Version Then the angel of the LORD stood in a narrow path between the vineyards, with a wall on either side. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut the angel of the LORD stood in a path of the vineyard, a wall being on this side and a wall on that side. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the Angel of LORD JEHOVAH stood in the path of the vineyard with a wall here and a wall there. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then the angel of the LORD stood in a hollow way between the vineyards, a fence being on this side, and a fence on that side. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the angel of the Lord stood in the avenues of the vines, a fence being on this side and a fence on that. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Angel and Balaam's Donkey…23When the donkey saw the angel of the LORD standing in the road with a drawn sword in his hand, she turned off the path and went into a field. So Balaam beat her to return her to the path. 24Then the angel of the LORD stood in a narrow passage between two vineyards, with walls on either side. 25And the donkey saw the angel of the LORD and pressed herself against the wall, crushing Balaam’s foot against it. So he beat her once again.… Cross References 2 Peter 2:15-16 They have left the straight way and wandered off to follow the way of Balaam son of Beor, who loved the wages of wickedness. / But he was rebuked for his transgression by a donkey, otherwise without speech, that spoke with a man’s voice and restrained the prophet’s madness. Jude 1:11 Woe to them! They have traveled the path of Cain; they have rushed headlong into the error of Balaam; they have perished in Korah’s rebellion. Revelation 2:14 But I have a few things against you, because some of you hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to place a stumbling block before the Israelites so they would eat food sacrificed to idols and commit sexual immorality. Deuteronomy 23:4-5 For they did not meet you with food and water on your way out of Egypt, and they hired Balaam son of Beor from Pethor in Aram-naharaim to curse you. / Yet the LORD your God would not listen to Balaam, and the LORD your God turned the curse into a blessing for you, because the LORD your God loves you. Joshua 24:9-10 Then Balak son of Zippor, the king of Moab, set out to fight against Israel. He sent for Balaam son of Beor to curse you, / but I would not listen to Balaam. So he blessed you again and again, and I delivered you from his hand. Micah 6:5 My people, remember what Balak king of Moab counseled and what Balaam son of Beor answered. Remember your journey from Shittim to Gilgal, so that you may acknowledge the righteousness of the LORD.’” Nehemiah 13:2 because they had not met the Israelites with food and water, but had hired Balaam to call down a curse against them (although our God had turned the curse into a blessing). 2 Kings 22:13 “Go and inquire of the LORD for me, for the people, and for all Judah concerning the words in this book that has been found. For great is the wrath of the LORD that burns against us because our fathers have not obeyed the words of this book by doing all that is written about us.” Psalm 106:23 So He said He would destroy them—had not Moses His chosen one stood before Him in the breach to divert His wrath from destroying them. 1 Corinthians 10:10-11 And do not complain, as some of them did, and were killed by the destroying angel. / Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come. Romans 15:4 For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope. Hebrews 11:25-26 He chose to suffer oppression with God’s people rather than to experience the fleeting enjoyment of sin. / He valued disgrace for Christ above the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his reward. 1 Timothy 6:9-10 Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. / For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows. Proverbs 16:25 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. Isaiah 30:21 And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.” Treasury of Scripture But the angel of the LORD stood in a path of the vineyards, a wall being on this side, and a wall on that side. Jump to Previous Angel Either Hollow Messenger Narrow Path Position Road Side Sides Standeth Stood Vine-Gardens Vineyards Wall Walls WayJump to Next Angel Either Hollow Messenger Narrow Path Position Road Side Sides Standeth Stood Vine-Gardens Vineyards Wall Walls WayNumbers 22 1. Balak's first message for Balaam is refused15. His second message obtains him 22. An angel would have slain him, if he had not been saved by his donkey 36. Balak entertains him Then the Angel of the LORD The phrase "Angel of the LORD" is significant in the Old Testament, often indicating a divine messenger or a theophany, where God Himself appears in a form that can be perceived by humans. In Hebrew, "mal'ak YHWH" can mean both "messenger" and "angel," suggesting a direct representation of God's presence and authority. This appearance underscores the seriousness of the situation and God's direct intervention in the events surrounding Balaam. The Angel of the LORD is a recurring figure in the Old Testament, often associated with pivotal moments of divine instruction or judgment. stood in a narrow passage between two vineyards with walls on either side A wall.--Or, a fence. Hebrew Then the Angelמַלְאַ֣ךְ (mal·’aḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4397: A messenger, of God, an angel of the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel stood וַֽיַּעֲמֹד֙ (way·ya·‘ă·mōḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations in a narrow passage בְּמִשְׁע֖וֹל (bə·miš·‘ō·wl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4934: A hollow, a narrow passage between two vineyards, הַכְּרָמִ֑ים (hak·kə·rā·mîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3754: A garden, vineyard with walls גָּדֵ֥ר (gā·ḏêr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1447: A circumvallation, an inclosure on either side. מִזֶּ֖ה (miz·zeh) Preposition-m | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that Links Numbers 22:24 NIVNumbers 22:24 NLT Numbers 22:24 ESV Numbers 22:24 NASB Numbers 22:24 KJV Numbers 22:24 BibleApps.com Numbers 22:24 Biblia Paralela Numbers 22:24 Chinese Bible Numbers 22:24 French Bible Numbers 22:24 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 22:24 Then the angel of Yahweh stood (Nu Num.) |
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