Numbers 22:40 bbe — And Balak made offerings of oxen and sheep, and sent to Balaam and the chiefs who were with him.

Bible in Basic English

"And Balak made offerings of oxen and sheep, and sent to Balaam and the chiefs who were with him."

— Numbers 22:40, Bible in Basic English

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Numbers 22 — Context

37

And Balak said to Balaam, Did I not send to you, requesting you with all my heart to come to me? why did you not come? am I not able to give you a place of honour?

38

Then Balaam said to Balak, Now I have come to you; but have I power to say anything? Only what God puts into my mouth may I say.

39

And Balaam went with Balak to Kiriath-huzoth.

40

And Balak made offerings of oxen and sheep, and sent to Balaam and the chiefs who were with him.

41

And in the morning Balak took Balaam up to the high places of Baal, and from there he was able to see the outer limits of the people.

Numbers 22:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 22:40 say?
Numbers 22:40 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Balak made offerings of oxen and sheep, and sent to Balaam and the chiefs who were with him.”
Where is Numbers 22:40 in the Bible?
Numbers 22:40 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 22, verse 40.
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 22:40.
What translation should I read Numbers 22:40 in?
Numbers 22:40 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 22:40?
Numbers 22:40 reads (BBE): “And Balak made offerings of oxen and sheep, and sent to Balaam and the chiefs who were with him.” 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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