Numbers 23:22 Made Simple

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

This is part of Balaam's second blessing over Israel, spoken when the Moabite king Balak hired him to curse the Israelites. Balaam, a pagan prophet, was compelled by God to bless Israel instead. The 'unicorn' in the original Hebrew refers to a wild ox or aurochs, an extinct species known for its immense strength and untamable nature.

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