Toen zei Bileam tegen de koning: ‘Blijf hier bij uw brandoffer staan, dan zal ik kijken of de Here mij wil ontmoeten. Ik zal u vertellen wat Hij tegen mij zegt.’ Toen klom hij een kale heuvel op en God ontmoette hem daar. Bileam zei tegen Hem: ‘Ik heb zeven altaren laten bouwen en op elk altaar een jonge stier en een ram geofferd.’
Wat betekent dit?
Balaam tells Balak to stand by the burnt offering while he goes to an elevated place to seek the Lord's guidance. Balaam hopes to receive a message from God and share it with Balak.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine you're playing with your friend, and you want to ask your mom for a snack. You tell your friend to wait and you'll go ask. You hope your mom will tell you something and then you'll come back and tell your friend what she said. That's what Balaam is doing with Balak and God.
Historische achtergrond
The book of Numbers was written by Moses around 1400 BC, documenting the journey of the Israelites. This passage involves a prophet, Balaam, and a king, Balak, who is trying to curse the Israelites. The cultural setting reflects the practice of seeking divine guidance through rituals and elevated places.
Toepassing voor vandaag
In a modern context, this verse can be applied to the practice of seeking guidance from a higher power before making important decisions. For example, a person might take a moment to pray before making a significant career move or financial decision.
Onderwerpen
prophecyguidancefaithprayerdivine interventiondecision making