Numbers 22:27 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
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The Context of Numbers 22:27
The donkey falls down in the narrow place; Balaam beats her with a staff.
What Does Numbers 22:27 Mean?
The donkey, seeing the angel in this completely enclosed space, gives up her resistance and falls down—the only remaining action. Her collapse is an act of submission or desperation in the face of the unbridgeable obstacle.
Balaam's anger now reaches its peak. He has been frustrated by his mount's apparent disobedience, has injured his own foot, and now faces a mounting and inexplicable obstacle. His rage leads him to beat the donkey with a staff, a more severe blow than before.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 22:27
What does Numbers 22:27 mean?
The donkey falls down; Balaam, enraged, strikes her with a staff.
What is the context of Numbers 22:27?
The donkey falls down in the narrow place; Balaam beats her with a staff.