God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?
God is not a human being who tells lies, and He's not like people who change their minds and feel sorry about their decisions. When God says He will do something, won't He actually do it? When He makes a promise, won't He keep it?
This verse teaches that God is completely trustworthy - unlike humans, He never lies or changes His mind about His promises.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, this verse is part of the story of Balaam, a prophet from outside Israel who was hired by King Balak of Moab to curse the Israelites as they journeyed toward the Promised Land. However, God intervened and compelled Balaam to bless the Israelites instead, using him to declare divine truths. This highlights the contrast between human deceit and God's unwavering reliability during a time of tension and conflict in Israel's history.
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