2 Peter 2:16
“But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man's voice forbad the madness of the prophet.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But was rebuked for his iniquity,.... Which was not merely going along with the messengers of Balak, for he had leave…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
But was rebuked for his iniquity - The object of Peter in this seems to be to show that God employed the very…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The dumb ass, speaking with man's voice - See the note on Num 22:28.
The madness of the prophet - Is not this a…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Peter 2:10-22
The apostle's design being to warn us of, and arm us against, seducers, he now returns to discourse more particularly of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
but was rebuked for his iniquity Literally, had a rebuke for his transgression of the law.
the dumb ass speaking with…
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