Numbers 23:5

Arabic Bible ERV 2009

وَأخبَرَ اللهُ بَلعامَ بِما يَنْبَغِي أنْ يَقُولَهُ. وَقالَ اللهُ لَهُ: «ارجِعْ إلَى بالاقَ وَقُلْ لَهُ كَذا وَكَذا.»

ما معنى هذا؟

In this verse, God tells Balaam to go back to Balak and speak the exact words God puts in his mouth. It shows God's control over Balaam's words and actions.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine if your mom whispered the exact words you should say to your friend. That's kind of what happened here. God told Balaam exactly what to say, just like your mom might tell you what to say to make your friend happy.

السياق التاريخي

Numbers 23 was written by Moses around 1440 BC. It describes a situation where Balaam, a prophet, is asked by Balak to curse the Israelites, but God intervenes and makes Balaam bless them instead. The cultural setting involves competing powers and tribes in the ancient Near East.

التطبيق اليوم

This verse reminds us that God can use even those who don't fully follow Him to accomplish His will. In our daily lives, we can see this when someone we don't expect to speak up for what's right does just that, often because God is working through them.

المواضيع

• obedience
• prophecy
• God's sovereignty
• speech
• divine intervention
• wisdom

آيات ذات صلة

• Deuteronomy 8:3
• Joshua 1:8
• Isaiah 55:11
• Matthew 10:19
• Acts 4:29

أسئلة شائعة

Why did God choose to speak through Balaam?

God often uses unexpected people to deliver messages. Balaam, despite not being a follower of God, was used to bless the Israelites, showing God's sovereignty and control over all situations.

What does this verse tell us about God's control?

It shows that God has ultimate control over people's words and actions, even those who don't fully follow Him. This highlights God's power and His ability to work through anyone He chooses.

How can we apply this in our daily lives?

We can trust that God can use us in surprising ways. Even if we feel uncertain about what to say or do, we can rely on God to guide our words and actions, just as He did with Balaam.

What does this verse teach about prophecy?

It teaches that true prophecy comes from God. Balaam's words were not his own but were given by God, illustrating that genuine prophecy is a divine communication, not human invention.