Numbers 24:19
Out of Jacob shall come he that shall have dominion, and shall destroy him that remaineth of the city.
Original Language Analysis
וְיֵ֖רְדְּ
shall come he that shall have dominion
H7287
וְיֵ֖רְדְּ
shall come he that shall have dominion
Strong's:
H7287
Word #:
1 of 5
to tread down, i.e., subjugate; specifically, to crumble off
וְהֶֽאֱבִ֥יד
and shall destroy
H6
וְהֶֽאֱבִ֥יד
and shall destroy
Strong's:
H6
Word #:
3 of 5
properly, to wander away, i.e., lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
Cross References
Isaiah 11:10And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious.Matthew 28:18And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.Genesis 49:10The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.Micah 5:2But thou, Beth-lehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.
Historical Context
The promise of a ruler with universal dominion echoes God's covenant with Abraham (Genesis 12:3), Jacob's blessing of Judah (Genesis 49:10), and Moses' prophecy of a future prophet-king (Deuteronomy 18:15-18). All converge in Jesus Christ.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Christ's dominion over all things provide security when earthly powers seem threatening?
- What areas of your life need to be brought under Christ's dominion more fully?
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Analysis & Commentary
Balaam declares 'Out of Jacob shall come he that shall have dominion, and shall destroy him that remaineth of the city.' This 'he that shall have dominion' points to a singular ruler from Jacob's line who will exercise comprehensive authority. While partially fulfilled in David's conquests, ultimate fulfillment comes in Christ whose 'dominion is an everlasting dominion' (Daniel 7:14) and who destroys all opposition (Revelation 19:15).