Numbers 22:35

Authorized King James Version

And the angel of the LORD said unto Balaam, Go with the men: but only the word that I shall speak unto thee, that thou shalt speak. So Balaam went with the princes of Balak.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיֹּאמֶר֩
H559
said
to say (used with great latitude)
#2
מַלְאַ֨ךְ
H4397
And the angel
a messenger; specifically, of god, i.e., an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
#3
יְהוָ֜ה
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#4
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#5
בִּלְעָ֖ם
H1109
So Balaam
bilam, a place in palestine
#6
לֵ֚ךְ
H1980
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#7
עִם
H5973
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
#8
הָ֣אֲנָשִׁ֔ים
H376
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
#9
וְאֶ֗פֶס
H657
but only
cessation, i.e., an end (especially of the earth); often used adverb, no further; also the ankle (in the dual), as being the extremity of the leg or f
#10
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#11
הַדָּבָ֛ר
H1697
the word
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#12
אֲשֶׁר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#13
תְדַבֵּ֑ר
H1696
that I shall speak
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
#14
אֵלֶ֖יךָ
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#15
אֹת֣וֹ
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#16
תְדַבֵּ֑ר
H1696
that I shall speak
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
#17
וַיֵּ֥לֶךְ
H1980
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#18
בִּלְעָ֖ם
H1109
So Balaam
bilam, a place in palestine
#19
עִם
H5973
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
#20
שָׂרֵ֥י
H8269
with the princes
a head person (of any rank or class)
#21
בָלָֽק׃
H1111
of Balak
balak, a moabitish king

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Numbers. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Numbers Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

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