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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/numbers/22.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/numbers/22.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Then the angel of the LORD stood in a narrow path through the vineyards, with walls on both sides.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/22.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then the angel of the LORD stood at a place where the road narrowed between two vineyard walls.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the angel of the LORD stood in a narrow path between the vineyards, with a wall on either side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the angel of the LORD stood in a narrow passage between two vineyards, with walls on either side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But the angel of the LORD stood in a path of the vineyards, a wall <i>being</i> on this side, and a wall on that side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then the Angel of the LORD stood in a narrow path between the vineyards, <i>with</i> a wall on this side and a wall on that side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the angel of the LORD stood in a narrow path of the vineyards, <i>with</i> a stone wall on this side and on that side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then the angel of the LORD stood in a narrow path of the vineyards, <i>with</i> a wall on this side and a wall on that side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then the angel of Yahweh stood in a narrow path of the vineyards, <i>with</i> a wall on this side and a wall on that side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the angel of the LORD stood in a narrow passage between the vineyards, with a stone wall on either side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the Angel of the LORD stood in a narrow passage between the vineyards, with a stone wall on either side. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then the angel stood between two vineyards, in a narrow path with a stone wall on each side. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Where the road went through the vineyards, it was narrow, with stone walls on both sides. Now the Messenger of the LORD stood there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then the angel stood where the road narrowed between two vineyards and had a stone wall on each side. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />but the angel of the LORD stood on a narrow path that crossed the vineyards. It had walls on both sides of the path. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the angel of the LORD stood in a narrow passage between two vineyards, with walls on either side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then the angel of the LORD stood in a path among the vineyards, where there was a wall on either side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Then Yahweh’s angel stood in a narrow path between the vineyards, a wall being on this side, and a wall on that side. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the Messenger of YHWH stands in a narrow path of the vineyards, [with] a wall on this [side] and a wall on that [side],<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the messenger of Jehovah standeth in a narrow path of the vineyards -- a wall on this side and a wall on that -- <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the messenger of Jehovah will stand in the hollow of the vineyards, an enclosure hence, and an enclosure thence.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The angel stood in a narrow place between two walls, wherewith the vineyards were enclosed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />the Angel stood in a narrow place between the two walls, with which the vineyards were enclosed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then the angel of the LORD stood in a narrow lane between vineyards with a stone wall on each side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the angel of the LORD stood in a narrow path between the vineyards, with a wall on either side.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But the angel of the LORD stood in a path of the vineyard, a wall being on this side and a wall on that side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the Angel of LORD JEHOVAH stood in the path of the vineyard with a wall here and a wall there.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the angel of the Lord stood in the avenues of the vines, a fence <i>being</i> on this side and a fence on that.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/22-24.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=7049" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/numbers/22.htm">The Angel and Balaam's Donkey</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">23</span>When 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. <span class="reftext">24</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4397.htm" title="4397: mal·’aḵ (N-msc) -- A messenger. From an unused root meaning to despatch as a deputy; a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. An angel.">Then the angel</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: way·ya·‘ă·mōḏ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">stood</a> <a href="/hebrew/4934.htm" title="4934: bə·miš·‘ō·wl (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A hollow passage. From the same as sho'al; a hollow, i.e. A narrow passage.">in a narrow passage</a> <a href="/hebrew/3754.htm" title="3754: hak·kə·rā·mîm (Art:: N-mp) -- A vineyard. From an unused root of uncertain meaning; a garden or vineyard.">between two vineyards,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1447.htm" title="1447: gā·ḏêr (N-ms) -- A wall. From gadar; a circumvallation; by implication, an inclosure.">with walls</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: miz·zeh (Prep-m:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">on either side.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1447.htm" title="1447: wə·ḡā·ḏêr (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- A wall. From gadar; a circumvallation; by implication, an inclosure."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: miz·zeh (Prep-m:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that."></a> </span><span class="reftext">25</span>And 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/2-15.htm">2 Peter 2:15-16</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jude/1-11.htm">Jude 1:11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/2-14.htm">Revelation 2:14</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/23-4.htm">Deuteronomy 23:4-5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/24-9.htm">Joshua 24:9-10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/6-5.htm">Micah 6:5</a></span><br />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.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/13-2.htm">Nehemiah 13:2</a></span><br />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).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/22-13.htm">2 Kings 22:13</a></span><br />“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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/106-23.htm">Psalm 106:23</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-10.htm">1 Corinthians 10:10-11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Romans 15:4</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-25.htm">Hebrews 11:25-26</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-9.htm">1 Timothy 6:9-10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-25.htm">Proverbs 16:25</a></span><br />There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-21.htm">Isaiah 30:21</a></span><br />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.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/22-23.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/numbers/22-18.htm">Either</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-37.htm">Hollow</a> <a href="/numbers/20-16.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-12.htm">Narrow</a> <a href="/genesis/49-17.htm">Path</a> <a href="/numbers/22-22.htm">Position</a> <a href="/numbers/22-22.htm">Road</a> <a href="/numbers/22-1.htm">Side</a> <a href="/leviticus/19-27.htm">Sides</a> <a href="/numbers/16-48.htm">Standeth</a> <a href="/numbers/22-22.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/numbers/16-14.htm">Vine-Gardens</a> <a href="/numbers/21-22.htm">Vineyards</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-31.htm">Wall</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-31.htm">Walls</a> <a href="/numbers/22-23.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/22-25.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/numbers/22-26.htm">Either</a> <a href="/numbers/25-8.htm">Hollow</a> <a href="/numbers/22-26.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/numbers/22-26.htm">Narrow</a> <a href="/numbers/22-32.htm">Path</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/10-17.htm">Position</a> <a href="/numbers/22-31.htm">Road</a> <a href="/numbers/22-33.htm">Side</a> <a href="/numbers/33-55.htm">Sides</a> <a href="/numbers/22-26.htm">Standeth</a> <a href="/numbers/22-26.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/6-11.htm">Vine-Gardens</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/6-11.htm">Vineyards</a> <a href="/numbers/22-25.htm">Wall</a> <a href="/numbers/35-26.htm">Walls</a> <a href="/numbers/22-26.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 22</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/22-1.htm">Balak's first message for Balaam is refused</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/22-15.htm">His second message obtains him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/22-22.htm">An angel would have slain him, if he had not been saved by his donkey</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/22-36.htm">Balak entertains him</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/22.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/numbers/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Then the angel of the LORD</b><br>The "angel of the LORD" is often understood as a theophany, a manifestation of God Himself. In the Old Testament, this figure appears at critical moments, such as with Hagar (<a href="/genesis/16-7.htm">Genesis 16:7-13</a>) and Moses (<a href="/exodus/3-2.htm">Exodus 3:2</a>). This presence signifies divine intervention and authority, emphasizing the seriousness of Balaam's mission and God's direct involvement.<p><b>stood in a narrow passage</b><br>The narrow passage symbolizes a place of decision and confrontation. It represents a point where Balaam must choose between obedience to God or pursuing his own desires. This imagery is reminiscent of the "narrow path" in <a href="/matthew/7-13.htm">Matthew 7:13-14</a>, which speaks to the difficulty and importance of choosing the righteous path.<p><b>between two vineyards</b><br>Vineyards in biblical times were symbols of prosperity and blessing (<a href="/isaiah/5.htm">Isaiah 5:1-7</a>). The location between two vineyards may suggest a place of potential blessing that Balaam is at risk of losing due to his disobedience. It also highlights the contrast between the abundance of God's provision and the barrenness of Balaam's spiritual state.<p><b>with walls on either side</b><br>The walls indicate restriction and limitation, suggesting that Balaam's path is being divinely constrained. This imagery can be connected to the concept of God's law as a boundary that guides and protects (<a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105</a>). The walls serve as a physical manifestation of God's attempt to prevent Balaam from straying into error.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_angel_of_the_lord.htm">The Angel of the LORD</a></b><br>A divine messenger often seen as a manifestation of God Himself. In this context, the Angel is sent to confront Balaam, a prophet who is on his way to curse Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/balaam.htm">Balaam</a></b><br>A non-Israelite prophet known for his ability to bless or curse. He is hired by Balak, the king of Moab, to curse the Israelites.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_donkey.htm">The Donkey</a></b><br>Balaam's donkey, which sees the Angel of the LORD and tries to avoid Him, ultimately speaking to Balaam after being struck.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_narrow_passage.htm">The Narrow Passage</a></b><br>A constricted path between two vineyards, symbolizing a place of decision and confrontation where Balaam's path is blocked by the Angel.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/v/vineyards.htm">Vineyards</a></b><br>Representing cultivated land, possibly symbolizing the blessings and promises of God that Balaam is being prevented from cursing.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_intervention.htm">Divine Intervention</a></b><br>God actively intervenes in human affairs to accomplish His purposes, even using unexpected means like a talking donkey.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_blindness.htm">Spiritual Blindness</a></b><br>Balaam's inability to see the Angel of the LORD contrasts with the donkey's spiritual perception, reminding us to be spiritually aware and discerning.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god.htm">Obedience to God</a></b><br>Balaam's journey represents a conflict between human desires and divine will. We must align our actions with God's commands.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The passage illustrates God's control over circumstances, ensuring His plans for His people are fulfilled despite human intentions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/moral_integrity.htm">Moral Integrity</a></b><br>Balaam's account warns against compromising moral integrity for personal gain, urging believers to remain steadfast in righteousness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 22</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_balaam_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Balaam in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_doctrine_of_balaam.htm">What is the Doctrine of Balaam?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_the_donkey_see_the_angel_first.htm">Why does the angel appear to the donkey first rather than Balaam in Numbers 22:23–25, suggesting the animal has greater insight than the prophet? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_a_donkey_speak_in_numbers_22.htm">How can a donkey speak in Numbers 22:28-30 without contradicting the known biological limitations of animals?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/numbers/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(24) <span class= "bld">In a path of the vineyards.--</span>Better, <span class= "ital">in the hollow pass of the vineyards.</span><p><span class= "bld">A wall.</span>--Or, <span class= "ital">a fence.</span><p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/22-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Then the Angel</span><br /><span class="heb">מַלְאַ֣ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(mal·’aḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4397.htm">Strong's 4397: </a> </span><span class="str2">A messenger, of God, an angel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">stood</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיַּעֲמֹד֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘ă·mōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stand, in various relations</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in a narrow passage</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּמִשְׁע֖וֹל</span> <span class="translit">(bə·miš·‘ō·wl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4934.htm">Strong's 4934: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hollow, a narrow passage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">between two vineyards,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכְּרָמִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kə·rā·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> </span><span class="str2">A garden, vineyard</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with walls</span><br /><span class="heb">גָּדֵ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(gā·ḏêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1447.htm">Strong's 1447: </a> </span><span class="str2">A circumvallation, an inclosure</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on either side.</span><br /><span class="heb">מִזֶּ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(miz·zeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Pronoun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> </span><span class="str2">This, that</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/22-24.htm">Numbers 22:24 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/22-24.htm">Numbers 22:24 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/22-24.htm">Numbers 22:24 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/22-24.htm">Numbers 22:24 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/22-24.htm">Numbers 22:24 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/22-24.htm">Numbers 22:24 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/22-24.htm">Numbers 22:24 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/22-24.htm">Numbers 22:24 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/22-24.htm">Numbers 22:24 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/22-24.htm">Numbers 22:24 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/22-24.htm">OT Law: Numbers 22:24 Then the angel of Yahweh stood (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/22-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 22:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 22:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/22-25.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 22:25"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 22:25" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>