“Surely there is no enchantment against Jacob, neither is there any divination against Israel: according to this time it shall be said of Jacob and of Israel, What hath God wrought!”
King James Version (KJV)
GiGi's comment on 2023-07-02 19:29:24:
NUM. CH. 23
Balak must have acknowledged that YHWH had the authority in this situation, even above himself.
Balaam's parable was that God cannot lie, for He is not a man, a created being, and He never sins, like all humans. Vs. 19 goes on to say that Balaam says that God is true to His word. Whatever He has spoken, He will do it.
Vs. 20-21 Balaam tells Balak that he has received a commandment from God to bless Israel, and He hath blessed Israel. This blessing cannot be reversed. God does not hold Jacob's sin against him because He has given Israel the means to have their sins forgiven and that the LORD is with Israel, bot against him. Balaam also says that the shout of a king is among them. I think that this is prophetic, concerning the Messiah King to come (Jesus Christ) who will bring salvation and forgiveness to Israel.
Balaam attests to the fact that it was the LORD who brought the Israelites out of Egypt, saying that he has the strength of an unicorn. Is Balaam speaking of Israel having this strength or the LORD?
Vs, 23 Israel does not possess any of these blessings through enchantment or from divination. but all has been wrought by YHWH and this is what will be proclaimed about the Jacob/Israel.
Balaam then goes on to say that Israel will drink the blood of the slain like a lion. This does not mean that the Israelites will actually drink blood as they are prohibited in the Law from doing so. It is just saying that, like a lion, Israel will totally destroy the enemies.
Balak tells Balaam to either curse Israel nor not bless them at all. Balaam answers, reminding Balak that he told Balak that he must only say all that the LORD tells him to speak concerning Israel.
So Balak again, takes Balaam to another mountain top, Peor. Balaam again says to build seven altars to sacrifice seven bulls and seven rams. Balak thinks that perhaps this time. YHWH will allow Balaam to curse Israel. So now this is the fourth mountain (high place of Baal). cont. pt. 4
Andy G van den Berg's comment on 2020-09-04 04:30:58:
On NUMBERS 23:19
The Word of God is God (John 1:1) and is not of any private interpretation (2 Peter 1:20).
The word 'Repent' in different forms (repent, repentance, repented, repentest, repenteth, repenting, repentings) is mentioned 110 times in the KJV, and means a lot more than what people by nature have been conditioned to believe. The word 'repent' used in the New Testament was translated from the Greek word "metanoeo", and means to change, transform, to think differently or reconsider.
It is the key principle of all the teachings of Jesus Christ and the axiom (basis) of the Word of God and a prerequisite and primary requirement for the salvation of mankind. It actually means the changing of spirits - to turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan unto God (Acts 26:18).
For a better understanding and the 'spiritual truth' of what it means to repent, and learn how and by whom mankind has been deceived (Rev. 12:9) and what people must do to be reunited with the true and living God, we invite you to seek Him according to the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive (Matthew 7:7; John 14:17).
You need not that any man teach you (Isaiah 54:13; 6:45; 1 John 2:27), as mankind follows after an image of a false god and a false Christ (Matthew 24:24; Mark 13:22; Gal. 4:8; 2 Cor. 11:13-15; Rev. 12:9).
It is only by revelation of God that people will come to know the true Christ (Daniel 12:4,9; Amos 3:7; Matthew 16:17; Luke 2:26; Romans 16:25; 1 Cor. 2:10; Gal. 1:16; Eph. 3:3,5; Rev. 1:1), and only then will you be able to overcome the spirit of this world (1 John 5:4; Rev. 3:21) and learn what 'True Repentance' means, and how this whole world has been deceived (Rev. 12:9). It should also be remembered that it is a narrow way that leadeth unto 'Life', and few there be that find it (Matthew 7:14).
LUKE 15:10. LIKEWISE, I SAY UNTO YOU, THERE IS JOY IN THE PRESENCE OF THE ANGELS OF GOD OVER ONE SINNER THAT REPENTETH.
Mabodi Thanyanie Chris's comment on 2015-07-10 23:09:58:
whatever God has blessed its blessed indeed, satan and his agents can try to curse it but they won 't succeed. they will end up knowing that Jehovah is God and He is above everything.
J U E kogi's comment on 2015-06-05 02:41:12:
Any condemnation or device of the crafty satan and his agents shall be aborted. It shall have no effect on a spirit filled life .As seen in Romans 8:1
Evangelist Maphuri Katlego's comment on 2015-02-20 23:24:25:
Whatever that God declare,it will just come to pass,,, 'why ',because HE is God of authority!!!
kitheka William's comment on 2014-11-26 09:36:06:
No one can curse what God has already blessed. Christians it 's time we rise up and walk fearlessly in the knowledge of Word of God and become what God has said that we are. Amen!
Idodorima's comment on 2014-06-25 16:58:05:
Numbers 23 23 No sorcery against Jacob nor any divination against Israel Is an assurance that though they will try these things against us but it will Not have any effect on us as expected.Then,they will declare that God is working for and in us.Amen
Bonah Felicity's comment on 2014-05-11 21:28:51:
With regard to the scripture above, Isaiah 54 17 no weapon formed against us shall Prosper and every tongue that rises against us shall be condemned. The scripture again declares, for they shall surely gather together against you but is not from me, he that stir strife shall fall! So all this Scriptures are there for as to apply through prayers. Quote and use it as a prayer point, wage war with it through prayer, for the word of the lord is sharper than any two edged sword bless!!!
Man of God Noko Machabaphala's comment on 2014-02-26 05:06:23:
Num23 23 is the inheritence of the children of God and assurance that as long as God is still God of Jacob none of the mentioned in num23 23 shall befall israel
Kingsley Nwakanma's comment on 2014-02-10 11:02:29:
Surely the blood of jesus has redeemed us from the guilty of sin and any acusation So no matter the weight of elephant it cannot cause earthquake For he that touches us touches the apple of God s eyes and can never suceed because he that is with us is greater than everything amen
Pastor Larry Matlala's comment on 2014-02-02 00:43:08:
The Book of Number 23 speaks clearly and assures the Israel that there is and there will be no weapon formed against us that will prevail against us, it might be spoken word (curse), enchantments Practiced (Spell or Ritual) bcos the Blood of Jesus has cleansed us from all iniquities of the flesh.
Heritage's comment on 2013-09-27 05:18:41:
God's children are untouchable, as children of God we ned nt 2 be afraid of d devil n his agent God almighty had given us his word so children of God stand up n take ur place.
Elizabeth Collins's comment on 2013-08-20 01:19:29:
meaning there is no power, weapon or manipulation of darkness dt will work against a true child of God,Holyspirit filled ones.just like luke 10vrs 19.and now it shall be said wht has God wrought.. meaning God wil do a new thing Isaiah 43vrs 19.
Peter Esah's comment on 2013-07-30 02:34:50:
No evil declaration nor plan concerning the redeemed child of God shall prosper because of the blood of Jesus that has washed away the fertile soil(sin), which can cause these inchantments&divinations to germinate, grow&bear fruit. Praise God !
Ekong ataObong Ekanem's comment on 2013-03-03 18:26:40:
I stand strong having been washed in the blood of Jesus the CHRIST that speaks better things and in the GRACE that is HIS continued intermission for my sins whilst sitting at the right hand of the Father;making MORE THAN A CONQUEROR. Hallelujah!!
peter abidemi's comment on 2012-09-23 05:28:21:
Since we belong and are of God, bearing the seals of the blood of Jesus Christ we cannot be overly inflicted nor tortured by satanic agent because we are BIGGER than them and we are gods according to God's word.
Pastor Titus Asuk-enim's comment on 2012-06-05 08:38:05:
The defeat of the devil on the cross has rendered what ever 'power' the devel had before now( Colossians 2:15).
Therefore no through child of God, washed by the blood of his cross can be bewitched, charmed or manipulated by any spell,hex or jinx. Hallelujah ! Praise God.