Numbers 23:27
Numbers 23:27 Meaning and Explanation
“And Balak said unto Balaam, Come, I pray thee, I will bring thee unto another place; peradventure it will please God that thou mayest curse me them from thence.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Balak proposes a third location, still hopeful that the arrangement might yield a curse.
The Context of Numbers 23:27
Balak proposes a third attempt at a different location.
What Does Numbers 23:27 Mean?
Despite Balaam's clarity about his constraints, Balak makes one more attempt. He proposes the top of Peor, suggesting that geography or additional effort might reverse the oracle.
The repetition of Balak's hope against evidence is both poignant and stubborn—he cannot accept that hired ceremony and persuasion have no power over God's determined word.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 23:27
What does Numbers 23:27 mean?
Balak proposes a third location, still hopeful that the arrangement might yield a curse.
What is the context of Numbers 23:27?
Balak proposes a third attempt at a different location.