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Numbers 23:22

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
God brought them out of Egypt; he hath as it were the strength of an unicorn.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

God brought them out of Egypt; he has strength like that of a wild ox.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is describing His incredible power in rescuing Israel from Egypt, comparing His strength to that of the mightiest wild animal they knew.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Numbers, Balaam, a prophet hired by the Moabite king Balak to curse the Israelites, instead delivers blessings as directed by God. This verse refers to God's miraculous deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt during the Exodus, using the image of a unicorn, likely an ancient symbol for a powerful wild animal like a wild ox, to illustrate God's immense strength and protection. It highlights God's faithfulness to His covenant people amid their journey through the wilderness.

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