KJV ORIGINAL
But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man’s voice forbad the madness of the prophet.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But he got called out for doing wrong: his donkey literally started talking like a human to stop the prophet from making a huge mistake.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes God uses the most unexpected voices to get our attention when we're about to mess up.
📚 Historical Context
In the Old Testament, the story of Balaam is found in the Book of Numbers, where he was a prophet hired by the Moabite king Balak to curse the Israelites as they journeyed toward the Promised Land. However, God directly intervened to prevent Balaam from acting on his greed, using supernatural means to rebuke him. Specifically, God caused Balaam's donkey to speak with a human voice, exposing the prophet's sinful intentions and madness.
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