Numbers 22:38 cpdv — He answered him: “Behold, here I am. Am I able to speak anything other than what God will put into my mouth?”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"He answered him: “Behold, here I am. Am I able to speak anything other than what God will put into my mouth?” "

— Numbers 22:38, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Numbers 22 — Context

35

The Angel said, “Go with them, but be careful not to speak anything other than what I shall instruct you.” And so, he went with the leaders.

36

And when Balak had heard it, he went out to meet him in a town of the Moabites, which is situated at the furthest borders of Arnon.

37

And he said to Balaam: “I sent messengers to call you. Why did you not come to me immediately? Was it because I am not able to pay the cost for your arrival?”

38

He answered him: “Behold, here I am. Am I able to speak anything other than what God will put into my mouth?”

39

Therefore, they continued on together, and they arrived at a city, which was at the furthest borders of his kingdom.

40

And after Balak had killed oxen and sheep, he sent the gifts to Balaam, and to the leaders who were with him.

41

Then, when morning arrived, he led him to the heights of Baal, and he gazed upon the most distant portions of the population.

Numbers 22:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 22:38 say?
Numbers 22:38 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “He answered him: “Behold, here I am. Am I able to speak anything other than what God will put into my mouth?” ”
Where is Numbers 22:38 in the Bible?
Numbers 22:38 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 22, verse 38.
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 22:38.
What translation should I read Numbers 22:38 in?
Numbers 22:38 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 22:38?
Numbers 22:38 reads (CPDV): “He answered him: “Behold, here I am. Am I able to speak anything other than what God will put into my mouth?” ” 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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