He hath said, which heard the words of God, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:
This is what he said, the one who heard God's words, who saw a vision from the Almighty, who fell into a trance with his eyes wide open:
The writer is introducing a prophetic message from someone who received a direct vision from God while in a supernatural trance state.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, Balaam was a non-Israelite prophet hired by King Balak of Moab to curse the advancing Israelites, as they posed a threat to his kingdom. However, God intervened and turned Balaam's intended curses into blessings, demonstrating divine sovereignty over human plans. In this specific verse, Balaam describes his prophetic experience, emphasizing how he received direct words and visions from God while in a trance with his eyes open.
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