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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/numbers/23.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/23.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Balaam said, &#8220Build me seven altars here, and prepare seven bulls and seven rams for me.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/23.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Balaam again told Balak, “Build me seven altars, and prepare seven young bulls and seven rams for me to sacrifice.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/23.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Balaam said to Balak, “Build for me here seven altars and prepare for me here seven bulls and seven rams.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Balaam said, “Build for me seven altars here, and prepare for me seven bulls and seven rams.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/23.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Balaam said unto Balak, Build me here seven altars, and prepare me here seven bullocks and seven rams.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/23.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Balaam said to Balak, “Build for me here seven altars, and prepare for me here seven bulls and seven rams.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Balaam said to Balak, “Build seven altars for me here and prepare seven bulls and seven rams for me here.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/23.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Balaam said to Balak, &#8220Build seven altars for me here and prepare seven bulls and seven rams for me here.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Balaam said to Balak, “Build seven altars for me here and prepare seven bulls and seven rams for me here.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Balaam said to Balak, “Build seven altars for me here and prepare seven bulls and seven rams for me here.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And Balaam said to Balak, “Build seven altars for me here, and prepare for me seven bulls and seven rams here.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Balaam told Balak, “Build me seven altars here and prepare seven bulls and seven rams for me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Balaam told Balak, &#8220Build me seven altars here and prepare seven bulls and seven rams for me.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/23.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Balaam said unto Balak, Build me here seven altars, and prepare me here seven bullocks and seven rams.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Balaam said, "Build seven altars here, then bring me seven bulls and seven rams." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/23.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Balaam said unto Balak, Build me here seven altars, and prepare me here seven bullocks and seven rams.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Balaam said to Balak, "Build seven altars here, and prepare seven bulls and seven rams for me."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/23.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Balaam said to him, "Build seven altars for me here and bring me seven bulls and seven rams." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/23.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Balaam told Balak, "Build seven altars for me right here. Then prepare seven bulls and seven rams." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Balaam said, ?Build for me seven altars here, and prepare for me seven bulls and seven rams.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then Balaam said to Balak, "Build seven altars here for me, and prepare seven bulls and seven rams."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Balaam said to Balak, "Build me here seven altars, and prepare me here seven bulls and seven rams."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Balaam said to Balak, Build me here seven altars, and prepare me here seven bullocks and seven rams.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/23.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Balaam said to Balak, “Build seven altars for me here, and prepare seven bulls and seven rams for me here.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Balaam says to Balak, “Build seven altars for me in this [place], and prepare seven bullocks and seven rams for me in this [place]”;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Balaam saith unto Balak, 'Build for me in this place seven altars, and make ready for me in this place seven bullocks and seven rams;'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Balsam will say to Balak, Build to me here seven altars, and prepare to me here seven bullocks and seven rams.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Balaam said to him: Build me here seven altars, and prepare as many calves, and the same number of rams. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Balaam said to him, “Build seven altars here for me, and prepare as many calves, and the same number of rams.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/23.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Balaam then said to Balak, “Build me seven altars here; and here prepare for me seven bulls and seven rams.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Balaam said to Balak, “Build me seven altars here, and prepare seven bulls and seven rams for me.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Balaam said to Balak, Build me here seven altars and prepare me seven bullocks and seven rams.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Balaam said to Balaq: “Build for me here seven altars and prepare for me here seven bulls and seven rams.”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Balaam said unto Balak: 'Build me here seven altars, and prepare me here seven bullocks and seven rams.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Balaam said to Balac, build me here seven altars, and prepare me here seven calves, and seven rams.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/23-29.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=7474" 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/23.htm">Balaam's Second Oracle</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">28</span>And Balak took Balaam to the top of Peor, which overlooks the wasteland. <span class="reftext">29</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1109.htm" title="1109: bil·‘ām (N-proper-ms) -- Probably from bal and am; not people, i.e. Foreigner; Bilam, a Mesopotamian prophet; also a place in Palestine.">Then Balaam</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1111.htm" title="1111: bā·lāq (N-proper-ms) -- Devastator, a Moabite king. From balaq; waster; Balak, a Moabitish king."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1129.htm" title="1129: bə·nêh- (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To build. A primitive root; to build.">“Build</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">for me</a> <a href="/hebrew/7651.htm" title="7651: šiḇ·‘āh (Number-ms) -- Or shibrah; from shaba'; a primitive cardinal number; seven; also seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number.">seven</a> <a href="/hebrew/4196.htm" title="4196: miz·bə·ḥōṯ (N-mp) -- An altar. From zabach; an altar.">altars</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: ḇā·zeh (Prep-b:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">here,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3559.htm" title="3559: wə·hā·ḵên (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-Imp-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to be erect; hence to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal, or figurative.">and prepare</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">for me</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: bā·zeh (Prep-b:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7651.htm" title="7651: šiḇ·‘āh (Number-ms) -- Or shibrah; from shaba'; a primitive cardinal number; seven; also seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number.">seven</a> <a href="/hebrew/6499.htm" title="6499: p̄ā·rîm (N-mp) -- Young bull, steer. Or par; from parar; a bullock.">bulls</a> <a href="/hebrew/7651.htm" title="7651: wə·šiḇ·‘āh (Conj-w:: Number-ms) -- Or shibrah; from shaba'; a primitive cardinal number; seven; also seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number.">and seven</a> <a href="/hebrew/352.htm" title="352: ’ê·lîm (N-mp) -- From the same as 'uwl; properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically a chief; also a ram; a pilaster; an oak or other strong tree.">rams.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">30</span>So Balak did as Balaam had instructed, and he offered a bull and a ram on each altar.…<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="/numbers/24-1.htm">Numbers 24:1-2</a></span><br />And when Balaam saw that it pleased the LORD to bless Israel, he did not seek omens as on previous occasions, but he turned his face toward the wilderness. / When Balaam looked up and saw Israel encamped tribe by tribe, the Spirit of God came upon him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/22-41.htm">Numbers 22:41</a></span><br />The next morning, Balak took Balaam and brought him up to Bamoth-baal. From there he could see the outskirts of the camp of the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/24-10.htm">Numbers 24:10-11</a></span><br />Then Balak’s anger burned against Balaam, and he struck his hands together and said to Balaam, “I summoned you to curse my enemies, but behold, you have persisted in blessing them these three times. / Therefore, flee at once to your home! I said I would reward you richly, but instead the LORD has denied your reward.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/22-12.htm">Numbers 22:12</a></span><br />But God said to Balaam, “Do not go with them. You are not to curse this people, for they are blessed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/24-13.htm">Numbers 24:13</a></span><br />that even if Balak were to give me his house full of silver and gold, I could not do anything of my own accord, good or bad, to go beyond the command of the LORD? I must speak whatever the LORD says.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/22-20.htm">Numbers 22:20</a></span><br />That night God came to Balaam and said, “Since these men have come to summon you, get up and go with them, but you must only do what I tell you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/24-25.htm">Numbers 24:25</a></span><br />Then Balaam arose and returned to his homeland, and Balak also went on his way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/22-35.htm">Numbers 22:35</a></span><br />But the angel of the LORD said to Balaam, “Go with the men, but you are to speak only what I tell you.” So Balaam went with the princes of Balak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/24-3.htm">Numbers 24:3-4</a></span><br />and he lifted up an oracle, saying: “This is the prophecy of Balaam son of Beor, the prophecy of a man whose eyes are open, / the prophecy of one who hears the words of God, who sees a vision from the Almighty, who bows down with eyes wide open:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/22-38.htm">Numbers 22:38</a></span><br />“See, I have come to you,” Balaam replied, “but can I say just anything? I must speak only the word that God puts in my mouth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/24-15.htm">Numbers 24:15-16</a></span><br />Then Balaam lifted up an oracle, saying, “This is the prophecy of Balaam son of Beor, the prophecy of a man whose eyes are open, / the prophecy of one who hears the words of God, who has knowledge from the Most High, who sees a vision from the Almighty, who bows down with eyes wide open:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/22-18.htm">Numbers 22:18</a></span><br />But Balaam replied to the servants of Balak, “If Balak were to give me his house full of silver and gold, I could not do anything small or great to go beyond the command of the LORD my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/24-17.htm">Numbers 24:17-19</a></span><br />I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come forth from Jacob, and a scepter will arise from Israel. He will crush the skulls of Moab and strike down all the sons of Sheth. / Edom will become a possession, as will Seir, his enemy; but Israel will perform with valor. / A ruler will come from Jacob and destroy the survivors of the city.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/22-6.htm">Numbers 22:6</a></span><br />So please come now and put a curse on this people, because they are too mighty for me. Perhaps I may be able to defeat them and drive them out of the land; for I know that those you bless are blessed, and those you curse are cursed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/24-20.htm">Numbers 24:20-24</a></span><br />Then Balaam saw Amalek and lifted up an oracle, saying: “Amalek was first among the nations, but his end is destruction.” / Next he saw the Kenites and lifted up an oracle, saying: “Your dwelling place is secure, and your nest is set in a cliff. / Yet Kain will be destroyed when Asshur takes you captive.” ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Balaam said to Balak, Build me here seven altars, and prepare me here seven bullocks and seven rams.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/23-1.htm">Numbers 23:1,2</a></b></br> And Balaam said unto Balak, Build me here seven altars, and prepare me here seven oxen and seven rams… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/23-14.htm">Altars</a> <a href="/numbers/23-26.htm">Balak</a> <a href="/numbers/23-1.htm">Build</a> <a href="/numbers/23-1.htm">Bullocks</a> <a href="/numbers/23-1.htm">Bulls</a> <a href="/numbers/23-14.htm">Male</a> <a href="/numbers/23-1.htm">Oxen</a> <a href="/numbers/23-1.htm">Prepare</a> <a href="/numbers/23-1.htm">Provide</a> <a href="/numbers/23-1.htm">Rams</a> <a href="/numbers/23-4.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/numbers/23-14.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/numbers/23-14.htm">Sheep</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/7-5.htm">Altars</a> <a href="/numbers/24-10.htm">Balak</a> <a href="/numbers/32-16.htm">Build</a> <a href="/numbers/28-11.htm">Bullocks</a> <a href="/numbers/28-11.htm">Bulls</a> <a href="/numbers/23-30.htm">Male</a> <a href="/numbers/29-14.htm">Oxen</a> <a href="/numbers/28-4.htm">Prepare</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-13.htm">Provide</a> <a href="/numbers/29-13.htm">Rams</a> <a href="/numbers/32-17.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/numbers/26-7.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/numbers/23-30.htm">Sheep</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 23</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/23-1.htm">Balak's sacrifices</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/23.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/23.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Then Balaam said</b><br>Balaam, a non-Israelite prophet, is a complex figure in the biblical narrative. He is known for his interactions with Balak, the king of Moab, who sought to curse Israel. Balaam's story highlights the tension between divine will and human intentions. His role as a prophet, despite not being an Israelite, underscores God's sovereignty over all nations and peoples.<p><b>Build for me seven altars here</b><br>The number seven is significant in biblical literature, often symbolizing completeness or perfection. The construction of seven altars suggests a desire to fully engage with the divine, possibly to ensure that the sacrifices are acceptable to God. Altars were central to worship and sacrifice in the ancient Near East, serving as a point of contact between the divine and human realms.<p><b>and prepare for me seven bulls and seven rams</b><br>Bulls and rams were common sacrificial animals in the ancient world, often associated with atonement and appeasement. The use of these specific animals may reflect an attempt to offer a significant and valuable sacrifice to gain favor or insight from God. This act of sacrifice is reminiscent of other biblical instances where offerings are made to seek divine guidance or intervention, such as in the story of Job, who offered sacrifices for his children (<a href="/job/1-5.htm">Job 1:5</a>). The repetition of the number seven reinforces the idea of completeness in the sacrificial act.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/balaam.htm">Balaam</a></b><br>A non-Israelite prophet known for his ability to bless and curse. He is a complex figure who is both a true prophet and a man swayed by personal gain.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/balak.htm">Balak</a></b><br>The king of Moab who fears the Israelites and seeks Balaam's help to curse them, hoping to weaken them before a potential conflict.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/moab.htm">Moab</a></b><br>A region east of the Dead Sea, whose king, Balak, is concerned about the advancing Israelites.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/seven_altars.htm">Seven Altars</a></b><br>The number seven often symbolizes completeness or perfection in the Bible. Balaam instructs Balak to build seven altars, indicating a full or complete offering.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/seven_bulls_and_seven_rams.htm">Seven Bulls and Seven Rams</a></b><br>These animals were commonly used in sacrifices, and the repetition of the number seven emphasizes the seriousness and completeness of the offering.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_sovereignty_of_god.htm">The Sovereignty of God</a></b><br>Despite human intentions, God's will prevails. Balaam's attempts to curse Israel are thwarted by God's sovereign plan to bless His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_compromise.htm">The Danger of Compromise</a></b><br>Balaam's account warns against the temptation to compromise one's faith and integrity for personal gain or pressure from others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_blessing_and_curse.htm">The Power of Blessing and Curse</a></b><br>Words have power, but God's promises and blessings are more powerful than any human curse. Trust in God's protection and promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_obedience.htm">The Significance of Obedience</a></b><br>Obedience to God is crucial. Balaam's partial obedience and divided heart serve as a cautionary tale for believers to fully commit to God's commands.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_sacrifice.htm">The Role of Sacrifice</a></b><br>The altars and sacrifices highlight the importance of worship and offering to God, but they must be done with the right heart and intention.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 23</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_archaeology_support_numbers_29.htm">Is there any archaeological record corroborating the elaborate sacrificial system described in Numbers 29?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_balaam's_seven_altars.htm">Numbers 23:1-2: Is there any archaeological evidence supporting Balaam's elaborate sacrifices on seven altars with seven bulls and seven rams?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_manage_sacrifices_in_2_chron_30_24.htm">In 2 Chronicles 30:24, how could authorities practically handle the huge numbers of sacrifices without facing sanitary or organizational challenges?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_feasible_were_30,000_sacrifices.htm">How could 2 Chronicles 35:7's massive number of sacrificed animals (30,000 lambs and goats) be logistically and historically feasible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/23-29.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">“Build</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵה־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nêh-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1129.htm">Strong's 1129: </a> </span><span class="str2">To build</span><br /><br /><span class="word">me seven</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁבְעָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(šiḇ·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7651.htm">Strong's 7651: </a> </span><span class="str2">Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number</span><br /><br /><span class="word">altars</span><br /><span class="heb">מִזְבְּחֹ֑ת</span> <span class="translit">(miz·bə·ḥōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4196.htm">Strong's 4196: </a> </span><span class="str2">An altar</span><br /><br /><span class="word">here,”</span><br /><span class="heb">בָזֶ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḇā·zeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | 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 /><br /><span class="word">Balaam</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּלְעָם֙</span> <span class="translit">(bil·‘ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1109.htm">Strong's 1109: </a> </span><span class="str2">Balaam -- a prophet</span><br /><br /><span class="word">said,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֤אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“and prepare</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהָכֵ֥ן</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hā·ḵên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3559.htm">Strong's 3559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be erect</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for me</span><br /><span class="heb">לִי֙</span> <span class="translit">(lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">seven</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁבְעָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(šiḇ·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7651.htm">Strong's 7651: </a> </span><span class="str2">Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number</span><br /><br /><span class="word">bulls</span><br /><span class="heb">פָרִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(p̄ā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6499.htm">Strong's 6499: </a> </span><span class="str2">Young bull, steer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and seven</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשִׁבְעָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šiḇ·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7651.htm">Strong's 7651: </a> </span><span class="str2">Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rams.”</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵילִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·lîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_352.htm">Strong's 352: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/23-29.htm">Numbers 23:29 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/23-29.htm">Numbers 23:29 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/23-29.htm">Numbers 23:29 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/23-29.htm">Numbers 23:29 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/23-29.htm">Numbers 23:29 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/23-29.htm">Numbers 23:29 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/23-29.htm">Numbers 23:29 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/23-29.htm">Numbers 23:29 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/23-29.htm">Numbers 23:29 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/23-29.htm">Numbers 23:29 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/23-29.htm">OT Law: Numbers 23:29 Balaam said to Balak Build me here (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/23-28.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 23:28"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 23:28" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/23-30.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 23:30"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 23:30" /></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>