Numbers 24:17

"he says, who hears the words of God, knows the knowledge of the Most High, and who sees the vision of the Almighty, falling down, and having his eyes open:"

Key Reflection

Numbers 24:17 speaks of a profound divine revelation. The verse describes someone who hears God's words and sees the visions of the Almighty as one who gains deep spiritual insight, symbolized by "falling down" in reverence and having his eyes open to understand the divine will fully. This passage highlights the transformative power of direct divine communication and vision, underscoring the importance of true wisdom and understanding in the context of God's revelations.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Render, I see him, though he be not now: I behold him, though he be not near. Balaam here describes what is actually before him in inward vision. Him -i. e., the prince, represented in the succeeding words by the Star and Scepter. The star has among all nations served as a symbol of regal power and splendour: and the birth and future glory of great monarchs were believed by the ancients to be heralded by the appearance of stars or comets: compare alsoIsaiah 14:12;Daniel 8:10;Revelation 1:16,Revelation 1:20;Revelation 2:1;Revelation 9:1. The corners of Moab -literally, “the two sides of Moab,” i. e., the length and breadth of the land: compareJeremiah 48:45.

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