Numbers 23:20

Key Reflection

Numbers 23:20 underscores the immutable nature of God's promises and actions by drawing a clear distinction between divine and human characteristics. By stating that "God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a son of man, that he should repent," the verse emphasizes God’s unwavering truthfulness and steadfastness—qualities that humans are prone to lacking. This passage reinforces the idea that once God makes a promise or pronounces a judgment, it will inevitably come to pass, as seen in his faithfulness to Israel despite their occasional rebelliousness.