Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then the angel of the LORD moved on ahead and stood in a narrow place where there was no room to turn, either to the right or to the left. New Living Translation Then the angel of the LORD moved farther down the road and stood in a place too narrow for the donkey to get by at all. English Standard Version Then the angel of the LORD went ahead and stood in a narrow place, where there was no way to turn either to the right or to the left. Berean Standard Bible And the angel of the LORD moved on ahead and stood in a narrow place where there was no room to turn to the right or left. King James Bible And the angel of the LORD went further, and stood in a narrow place, where was no way to turn either to the right hand or to the left. New King James Version Then the Angel of the LORD went further, and stood in a narrow place where there was no way to turn either to the right hand or to the left. New American Standard Bible Then the angel of the LORD went further, and stood in a narrow place where there was no way to turn to the right or to the left. NASB 1995 The angel of the LORD went further, and stood in a narrow place where there was no way to turn to the right hand or the left. NASB 1977 And the angel of the LORD went further, and stood in a narrow place where there was no way to turn to the right hand or the left. Legacy Standard Bible And the angel of Yahweh passed on ahead and stood in a narrow place where there was no way to turn to the right hand or the left. Amplified Bible The Angel of the LORD went further, and stood in a narrow place where there was no room to turn, either to the right or to the left. Christian Standard Bible The angel of the LORD went ahead and stood in a narrow place where there was no room to turn to the right or the left. Holman Christian Standard Bible The Angel of the LORD went ahead and stood in a narrow place where there was no room to turn to the right or the left. American Standard Version And the angel of Jehovah went further, and stood in a narrow place, where was no way to turn either to the right hand or to the left. Contemporary English Version The angel moved once more and stood in a spot so narrow that there was no room for the donkey to go around. English Revised Version And the angel of the LORD went further, and stood in a narrow place, where was no way to turn either to the right hand or to the left. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then the Messenger of the LORD moved ahead and stood in a narrower place where there was no room to turn to the right or the left. Good News Translation Once more the angel moved ahead; he stood in a narrow place where there was no room at all to pass on either side. International Standard Version Then the angel of the LORD went along a little further and stood in a much narrower space, where it was impossible to turn either right or left. Majority Standard Bible And the angel of the LORD moved on ahead and stood in a narrow place where there was no room to turn to the right or left. NET Bible Then the angel of the LORD went farther, and stood in a narrow place, where there was no way to turn either to the right or to the left. New Heart English Bible The angel of God went further, and stood in a narrow place, where there was no way to turn either to the right hand or to the left. Webster's Bible Translation And the angel of the LORD went further, and stood in a narrow place, where was no way to turn either to the right hand or to the left. World English Bible Yahweh’s angel went further, and stood in a narrow place, where there was no way to turn either to the right hand or to the left. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the Messenger of YHWH adds to pass over, and stands in a narrow place where there is no way to turn aside [to] the right or left, Young's Literal Translation and the messenger of Jehovah addeth to pass over, and standeth in a strait place where there is no way to turn aside -- right or left -- Smith's Literal Translation And the messenger of Jehovah will add to pass by and stand in a narrow place where is no way to turn to the right, and to the left. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd nevertheless the angel going on to a narrow place, where there was no way to turn aside either to the right hand or to the left, stood to meet him. Catholic Public Domain Version And, nevertheless, the Angel passing on to a narrow place, where one would not be able to deviate either to the right or to the left, stood to meet him. New American Bible Then the angel of the LORD again went ahead, and stood next in a passage so narrow that there was no room to move either to the right or to the left. New Revised Standard Version Then the angel of the LORD went ahead, and stood in a narrow place, where there was no way to turn either to the right or to the left. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the angel of the LORD went further, and stood in a narrow place where there was no way to turn either to the right or to the left. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the Angel of LORD JEHOVAH went on and he passed by and stood in the narrow place where there was no way to turn, not to the right neither to the left. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the angel of the LORD went further, and stood in a narrow place, where was no way to turn either to the right hand or to the left. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the angel of the Lord went farther, and came and stood in a narrow place where it was impossible to turn to the right or the left. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Angel and Balaam's Donkey…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. 26And the angel of the LORD moved on ahead and stood in a narrow place where there was no room to turn to the right or left. 27When the donkey saw the angel of the LORD, she lay down under Balaam, and he became furious and beat her with his staff.… 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 22:13-14 “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.” / So Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam, Achbor, Shaphan, and Asaiah went and spoke to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum son of Tikvah, the son of Harhas, the keeper of the wardrobe. She lived in Jerusalem, in the Second District. 1 Chronicles 21:15-16 Then God sent an angel to destroy Jerusalem, but as the angel was doing so, the LORD saw it and relented from the calamity, and He said to the angel who was destroying the people, “Enough! Withdraw your hand now!” At that time the angel of the LORD was standing by the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite. / When David lifted up his eyes and saw the angel of the LORD standing between heaven and earth, with a drawn sword in his hand stretched out over Jerusalem, David and the elders, clothed in sackcloth, fell facedown. Genesis 22:11-12 Just then the angel of the LORD called out to him from heaven, “Abraham, Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied. / “Do not lay a hand on the boy or do anything to him,” said the angel, “for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your only son from me.” Exodus 23:20-21 Behold, I am sending an angel before you to protect you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared. / Pay attention to him and listen to his voice; do not defy him, for he will not forgive rebellion, since My Name is in him. Isaiah 63:9 In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old. Zechariah 3:1-2 Then the angel showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, with Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him. / And the LORD said to Satan: “The LORD rebukes you, Satan! Indeed, the LORD, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebukes you! Is not this man a firebrand snatched from the fire?” Acts 22:6-8 About noon as I was approaching Damascus, suddenly a bright light from heaven flashed around me. / I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?’ / ‘Who are You, Lord?’ I asked. ‘I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting,’ He replied. Acts 9:3-5 As Saul drew near to Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. / He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?” / “Who are You, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” He replied. Treasury of Scripture And the angel of the LORD went further, and stood in a narrow place, where was no way to turn either to the right hand or to the left. where was no way Isaiah 26:11 LORD, when thy hand is lifted up, they will not see: but they shall see, and be ashamed for their envy at the people; yea, the fire of thine enemies shall devour them. Hosea 2:6 Therefore, behold, I will hedge up thy way with thorns, and make a wall, that she shall not find her paths. Jump to Previous Addeth Ahead Either Hand Messenger Moved Narrow Right Room Standeth Stood Stopping Strait Turn Turning WayJump to Next Addeth Ahead Either Hand Messenger Moved Narrow Right Room Standeth Stood Stopping Strait Turn Turning 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 And the angel of the LORD The phrase "angel of the LORD" is significant throughout the Old Testament, often indicating a divine messenger with a special mission. In Hebrew, "mal'ak YHWH" can mean both a created angelic being or a theophany, a visible manifestation of God Himself. In this context, the angel of the LORD serves as a divine agent executing God's will, emphasizing the seriousness of Balaam's mission and the divine intervention in human affairs. This highlights God's sovereignty and His active role in guiding and correcting His people. moved on ahead and stood in a narrow place where there was no room to turn to the right or left Hebrew And the Angelמַלְאַךְ־ (mal·’aḵ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4397: A messenger, of God, an angel of the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel moved עֲב֑וֹר (‘ă·ḇō·wr) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on on ahead וַיּ֥וֹסֶף (way·yō·w·sep̄) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3254: To add, augment and 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 צָ֔ר (ṣār) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6862: Narrow, a tight place, a pebble, an opponent place בְּמָק֣וֹם (bə·mā·qō·wm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition where אֲשֶׁ֛ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that there was no אֵֽין־ (’ên-) Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle room דֶּ֥רֶךְ (de·reḵ) Noun - common singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action to turn לִנְט֖וֹת (lin·ṭō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5186: To stretch out, spread out, extend, incline, bend to the right יָמִ֥ין (yā·mîn) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3225: The right hand, side, the south or left. וּשְׂמֹֽאול׃ (ū·śə·mō·wl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8040: Dark, the north, the left hand Links Numbers 22:26 NIVNumbers 22:26 NLT Numbers 22:26 ESV Numbers 22:26 NASB Numbers 22:26 KJV Numbers 22:26 BibleApps.com Numbers 22:26 Biblia Paralela Numbers 22:26 Chinese Bible Numbers 22:26 French Bible Numbers 22:26 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 22:26 The angel of Yahweh went further (Nu Num.) |
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