Numbers 22:31
Numbers · Old Testament · Chapter 22
“Then the LORD opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and he bowed down his head, and fell flat on his face.”Numbers 22:31
What Does Numbers 22:31 Mean?
Numbers 22:31 is found in the book of Numbers, chapter 22, verse 31 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 14 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (14)
These passages are connected to Numbers 22:31 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Genesis 21:19“And God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water; and she went, and filled the bottle with water, and gave the lad drink.”Joshua 5:13“And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his eyes and looked, and, behold, there stood a man over against him with his sword drawn in his hand: and Joshua went unto him, and said unto him, Art thou for us, or for our adversaries?”Luke 24:31“And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight.”Numbers 24:4“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:”Numbers 24:16“He hath said, which heard the words of God, and knew the knowledge of the most High, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:”1 Chronicles 21:16“And David lifted up his eyes, and saw the angel of the LORD stand between the earth and the heaven, having a drawn sword in his hand stretched out over Jerusalem. Then David and the elders of Israel, who were clothed in sackcloth, fell upon their faces.”Luke 24:16“But their eyes were holden that they should not know him.”Acts 26:18“To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.”Exodus 34:8“And Moses made haste, and bowed his head toward the earth, and worshipped.”Numbers 23:3“And Balaam said unto Balak, Stand by thy burnt offering, and I will go: peradventure the LORD will come to meet me: and whatsoever he sheweth me I will tell thee. And he went to an high place.”Numbers 24:3“And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor hath said, and the man whose eyes are open hath said:”Psalms 9:20“Put them in fear, O LORD: that the nations may know themselves to be but men. Selah.”John 18:6“As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground.”2 Kings 6:17“And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.”
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