Numbers 22:24
Numbers 22:24 in Multiple Translations
Then the angel of the LORD stood in a narrow passage between two vineyards, with walls on either side.
But the angel of the LORD stood in a path of the vineyards, a wall being on this side, and a wall on that side.
Then the angel of Jehovah stood in a narrow path between the vineyards, a wall being on this side, and a wall on that side.
Then the angel of the Lord took up his position in a narrow road through the vine-gardens, with a wall on this side and on that.
Then the angel of the Lord stood in a narrow part of the road that passed between two vineyards, with walls on both sides.
Againe the Angel of the Lord stood in a path of the vineyardes, hauing a wall on the one side, and a wall on the other.
And the messenger of Jehovah standeth in a narrow path of the vineyards — a wall on this [side] and a wall on that —
Then the LORD’s angel stood in a narrow path between the vineyards, a wall being on this side, and a wall on that side.
But the angel of the LORD stood in a path of the vineyards, a wall being on this side, and a wall on that side.
The angel stood in a narrow place between two walls, wherewith the vineyards were enclosed.
Then the angel stood in a place where the road was very narrow, between two vineyards, with walls on each side of the road.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 22:24
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Numbers 22:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַֽ/יַּעֲמֹד֙
מַלְאַ֣ךְ
יְהוָ֔ה
בְּ/מִשְׁע֖וֹל
הַ/כְּרָמִ֑ים
גָּדֵ֥ר
מִ/זֶּ֖ה
וְ/גָדֵ֥ר
מִ/זֶּֽה
וַֽ/יַּעֲמֹד֙
ʻâmad
H5975
to stand
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
מַלְאַ֣ךְ
mălʼâk
H4397
messenger
N-ms
יְהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
בְּ/מִשְׁע֖וֹל
mishʻôwl
H4934
passage
Prep | N-ms
הַ/כְּרָמִ֑ים
kerem
H3754
vineyard
Art | N-cp
גָּדֵ֥ר
gâdêr
H1447
wall
N-ms
מִ/זֶּ֖ה
zeh
H2088
this
Prep | Pron
וְ/גָדֵ֥ר
gâdêr
H1447
wall
Conj | N-ms
מִ/זֶּֽה
zeh
H2088
this
Prep | Pron
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 22:24
וַֽ/יַּעֲמֹד֙
ʻâmad
H5975
"to stand"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
Means 'to stand' in a strong sense, like in Exodus 17:12 where Moses stood with his arms up to help Israel win a battle.
Definition: : stand/stop/establish 1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of 1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease 1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast 1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground 1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright 1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against 1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain 1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect 1b4) to present (one) before (king) 1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be presented, be caused to stand, be stood before
Usage: Occurs in 497 OT verses. KJV: abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. See also: Genesis 18:8; Joshua 21:44; 1 Chronicles 6:17.
מַלְאַ֣ךְ
mălʼâk
H4397
"messenger"
N-ms
A messenger or representative, often of God, like an angel, prophet, or priest, as seen in Isaiah 42:19 and Haggai 1:13, carrying out God's will.
Definition: : messenger 1) messenger, representative 1a) messenger 1b) angel 1c) the theophanic angel
Usage: Occurs in 196 OT verses. KJV: ambassador, angel, king, messenger. See also: Genesis 16:7; 2 Samuel 24:16; Psalms 34:8.
יְהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
בְּ/מִשְׁע֖וֹל
mishʻôwl
H4934
"passage"
Prep | N-ms
A narrow passage or road, often between vineyards, as described in the Bible.
Definition: 1) hollow way, narrow way 1a) of a road shut in between vineyards
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: path. See also: Numbers 22:24.
הַ/כְּרָמִ֑ים
kerem
H3754
"vineyard"
Art | N-cp
A vineyard, or kerem, was a garden or plot of land used for growing vines and other crops. In the Bible, vineyards were often used as a symbol of prosperity and abundance, as seen in the book of Isaiah and the parables of Jesus.
Definition: vineyard
Usage: Occurs in 81 OT verses. KJV: vines, (increase of the) vineyard(-s), vintage. See also H1021 (בֵּית הַכֶּרֶם). See also: Genesis 9:20; Nehemiah 5:11; Psalms 107:37.
גָּדֵ֥ר
gâdêr
H1447
"wall"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for wall or fence, used to describe a barrier or enclosure, is found in various Bible translations as fence, hedge, or wall.
Definition: fence, wall Also means: ge.der (גֶּדֶר "wall" H1444)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: fence, hedge, wall. See also: Numbers 22:24; Isaiah 5:5; Psalms 62:4.
מִ/זֶּ֖ה
zeh
H2088
"this"
Prep | Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning this or that, used to point out a specific person or thing. It appears in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms, to indicate something specific. The KJV translates it as he, here, or it.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, another, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 1061 OT verses. KJV: he, [idiom] hence, [idiom] here, it(-self), [idiom] now, [idiom] of him, the one...the other, [idiom] than the other, ([idiom] out of) the (self) same, such (a one) that, these, this (hath, man), on this side...on that side, [idiom] thus, very, which. Compare H2063 (זֹאת), H2090 (זֹה), H2097 (זוֹ), H2098 (זוּ). See also: Genesis 5:1; Exodus 10:17; Numbers 14:16.
וְ/גָדֵ֥ר
gâdêr
H1447
"wall"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for wall or fence, used to describe a barrier or enclosure, is found in various Bible translations as fence, hedge, or wall.
Definition: fence, wall Also means: ge.der (גֶּדֶר "wall" H1444)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: fence, hedge, wall. See also: Numbers 22:24; Isaiah 5:5; Psalms 62:4.
מִ/זֶּֽה
zeh
H2088
"this"
Prep | Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning this or that, used to point out a specific person or thing. It appears in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms, to indicate something specific. The KJV translates it as he, here, or it.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, another, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 1061 OT verses. KJV: he, [idiom] hence, [idiom] here, it(-self), [idiom] now, [idiom] of him, the one...the other, [idiom] than the other, ([idiom] out of) the (self) same, such (a one) that, these, this (hath, man), on this side...on that side, [idiom] thus, very, which. Compare H2063 (זֹאת), H2090 (זֹה), H2097 (זוֹ), H2098 (זוּ). See also: Genesis 5:1; Exodus 10:17; Numbers 14:16.
Study Notes — Numbers 22:24
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- Numbers 22:24 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 22:24
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 22:24
- Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 22:24
- Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 22:24
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 22:24
- Barnes' Notes on Numbers 22:24
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 22:24
Context — The Angel and Balaam’s Donkey
22Then God’s anger was kindled because Balaam was going along, and the angel of the LORD stood in the road to oppose him. Balaam was riding his donkey, and his two servants were with him.
23When the donkey saw the angel of the LORD standing in the road with a drawn sword in his hand, she turned off the path and went into a field. So Balaam beat her to return her to the path.
24Then the angel of the LORD stood in a narrow passage between two vineyards, with walls on either side.
25And the donkey saw the angel of the LORD and pressed herself against the wall, crushing Balaam’s foot against it. So he beat her once again. 26And the angel of the LORD moved on ahead and stood in a narrow place where there was no room to turn to the right or left.Numbers 22:24 Summary
In Numbers 22:24, the angel of the Lord stands in a narrow passage between two vineyards to continue revealing himself to Balaam. This event teaches us that God is always present and active in our lives, even when we are not aware of it, as seen in Psalm 139:7-10. Just like the donkey that saw the angel before Balaam did, we can become more sensitive to God's presence by trusting in His sovereignty and guidance, as in Proverbs 3:5-6. As we navigate the narrow passages of our own lives, we can trust that God is with us, guiding and directing us, just as He was with Balaam.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the angel of the Lord stand in a narrow passage between two vineyards?
The angel of the Lord stood in a narrow passage to oppose Balaam, as seen in Numbers 22:22, and to continue revealing himself to Balaam, who had not yet seen him, while the donkey had already seen the angel three times.
What is the significance of the walls on either side of the narrow passage?
The walls on either side of the narrow passage, as mentioned in Numbers 22:24, emphasize the idea that there is no escape or turning back from the encounter with the angel of the Lord, much like the narrow path described in Matthew 7:14.
How does this event relate to Balaam's overall journey?
This event is a pivotal moment in Balaam's journey, as it marks the beginning of his direct encounter with the angel of the Lord, which will ultimately lead to his prophetic declarations in the following chapters, as seen in Numbers 23-24.
What can we learn from the angel's persistence in revealing himself to Balaam?
The angel's persistence in revealing himself to Balaam teaches us about God's patient and relentless pursuit of those who are called to fulfill His purposes, as seen in Jeremiah 1:5 and Romans 8:28.
Reflection Questions
- What are the narrow passages in my life where I need to encounter God, and how can I be more attentive to His presence?
- How can I, like the donkey, become more sensitive to the spiritual realm and the presence of God, as described in Psalm 119:18?
- What are the walls or obstacles in my life that may be limiting my ability to move forward in my spiritual journey, and how can I trust God to guide me through them, as in Proverbs 3:5-6?
- In what ways can I, like Balaam, be more aware of the spiritual battle that is taking place around me, and how can I trust in God's sovereignty, as in 2 Chronicles 20:15?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 22:24
But the angel of the Lord stood in a path of the vineyard,..... Which were in the field into which the ass went, and before Balaam could turn her back she got into a narrow path, between the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 22:24
But the angel of the LORD stood in a path of the vineyards, a wall being on this side, and a wall on that side. The angel of the Lord stood in a path of the vineyards.
Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 22:24
Numbers 22:24 But the angel of the LORD stood in a path of the vineyards, a wall [being] on this side, and a wall on that side.Ver. 24. But the angel] If an angel stand in the way of a sorcerer’ s sin, how much more ready are all those heavenly spirits to stop the miscarriages of God’ s dear children! Surely as our good endeavours are oft hindered by Satan, so are our evil by good angels; else were not our protection equal to our danger, and we could neither stand nor rise.
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 22:24
(24) In a path of the vineyards.—Better, in the hollow pass of the vineyards.A wall.—Or, a fence.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 22:24
24. The ‘Angel’ retreated and stopped the ass in an enclosed spot between two walls or, perhaps, fences, where it could not turn aside into open country. But by pressing close to the wall the ass is pictured as contriving to pass the Angel. He therefore retreated once more, and stood in a narrow place where there was no possibility of avoiding Him. The naïve anthropomorphic conception of Jehovah involved in this narrative belongs to a very early age of folklore.
Barnes' Notes on Numbers 22:24
In a path of the vineyards - i. e., in a path shut in by vineyard-walls on each side.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 22:24
24. A path of the vineyards — A footpath between the walls of two adjoining vineyards.