And Balaam answered and said unto the servants of Balak, If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the word of the LORD my God, to do less or more.
Balaam replied to Balak's servants, 'Even if Balak gave me his entire house filled with silver and gold, I cannot go against what the LORD my God has commanded me. I can't do anything less or more than what He tells me.'
Balaam is declaring that no amount of money could make him disobey God's direct commands.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Numbers, the Israelites were journeying through the wilderness and had encamped near the land of Moab, prompting fear from King Balak who saw them as a threat. Balak sent messengers to hire the prophet Balaam to curse the Israelites, offering him riches in return. Despite the allure of wealth, Balaam initially declared that he could not act against God's commands.
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