Numbers 22:25 Meaning and Explanation
“And when the ass saw the angel of the LORD, she thrust herself unto the wall, and crushed Balaam's foot against the wall: and he smote her again.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The donkey presses against the wall to avoid the angel, crushing Balaam's foot; he strikes her again.
The Context of Numbers 22:25
The donkey crushes Balaam's foot against the wall; he beats her again.
What Does Numbers 22:25 Mean?
The donkey again perceives the invisible angel and tries to squeeze past by pressing against the wall. In doing so, she crushes Balaam's foot, causing him pain.
Balaam again strikes the donkey, still unable to understand that his animal is responding to a supernatural presence. The escalating physical pain—first the beating, now a crushed foot—mirrors the escalating divine warning.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 22:25
What does Numbers 22:25 mean?
The donkey presses against the wall to avoid the angel, crushing Balaam's foot; he strikes her again.
What is the context of Numbers 22:25?
The donkey crushes Balaam's foot against the wall; he beats her again.