Numbers 22:12 cpdv — And God said to Balaam, “Do not go with them, and do not curse the people, for they are blessed.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And God said to Balaam, “Do not go with them, and do not curse the people, for they are blessed.” "

— Numbers 22:12, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Numbers 22 — Context

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“What do these men want with you?”

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He responded, “Balak, the son of Zippor, the king of the Moabites has sent to me,

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saying: ‘Behold, a people, which has gone forth from Egypt, has covered the face of the earth. Come and curse them, so that, in some way, I may be able to fight them and drive them away.’ ”

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And God said to Balaam, “Do not go with them, and do not curse the people, for they are blessed.”

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And he, rising up in the morning, said to the leaders, “Go into your own land, for the Lord has prohibited me from going with you.”

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Returning, the leaders said to Balak, “Balaam was not willing to come with us.”

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Again, he sent many more persons, and these were more noble than those he had sent before.

Numbers 22:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 22:12 say?
Numbers 22:12 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And God said to Balaam, “Do not go with them, and do not curse the people, for they are blessed.” ”
Where is Numbers 22:12 in the Bible?
Numbers 22:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 22, verse 12.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 22:12.
What translation should I read Numbers 22:12 in?
Numbers 22:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Numbers 22:12?
Numbers 22:12 reads (CPDV): “And God said to Balaam, “Do not go with them, and do not curse the people, for they are blessed.” ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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