Numbers 22:27

“And when the ass saw the angel of the LORD, she fell down under Balaam: and Balaam’s anger was kindled, and he smote the ass with a staff.”

"And when the ass saw the angel of the LORD, she fell down under Balaam: and Balaam’s anger was kindled, and he smote the ass with a staff." - Numbers 22:27
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What does Numbers 22:27 mean?

Numbers 22:27 from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible reads, "And when the ass saw the angel of the Lord, she fell down under Balaam: and Balaam's anger was kindled, and he smote the ass with a staff." This verse is part of the story of Balaam, a diviner who was hired by…

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The Divine Encounter: Lessons from Balaam's Ass

As we delve into the narrative surrounding Balaam, we find ourselves in Numbers 22:27, an intriguing moment in scripture that captures both the spiritual and the absurdly comedic. The King James Version (KJV) reads: "And when the ass saw the angel of the LORD, she fell down…

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A Prayer for Divine Sight and Understanding

O Lord, Almighty and Everlasting God, we gather our hearts before You today, acknowledging Your unparalleled sovereignty over all creation. As we reflect on Numbers 22:27, we are reminded of the profound lessons of obedience and spiritual insight that lie therein. The narrative…

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