Numbers 23:20
“Behold, I have received commandment to bless: and he hath blessed; and I cannot reverse it.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Behold, I have received commandment to bless,.... The people of Israel, to pronounce a blessing upon them, to declare…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
I have received commandment to bless - literally, “I have received to bless.” The reason of his blessing lay in the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Numbers 23:13-30
Here is, I. Preparation made the second time, as before, for the cursing of Israel. 1. The place is changed, Num 23:13.…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And if he blesseth, then I cannot reverse it It is not necessary to read, with LXX., -and I will bless."
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