Numbers 23:15 bbe — Then he said to Balak, Take your place here by your burned offering, while I go over there to the Lord.

Bible in Basic English

"Then he said to Balak, Take your place here by your burned offering, while I go over there to the Lord."

— Numbers 23:15, Bible in Basic English

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Numbers 23 — Context

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And in answer he said, Am I not ordered to say only what the Lord puts into my mouth?

13

And Balak said to him, Come with me now into another place from which you will not be able to see them all, but only the outskirts of them; and you will send curses on them from there.

14

So he took him into the country of Zophim, to the top of Pisgah, and there they made seven altars, offering an ox and a male sheep on every altar.

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Then he said to Balak, Take your place here by your burned offering, while I go over there to the Lord.

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And the Lord came to Balaam, and put words in his mouth, and said, Go back to Balak, and this is what you are to say.

17

So he came to him where he was waiting by his burned offering with the chiefs of Moab by his side. And Balak said to him, What has the Lord said?

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And in the words which the Lord had given him he said, Up! Balak, and give ear; give attention to me, O son of Zippor:

Numbers 23:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 23:15 say?
Numbers 23:15 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then he said to Balak, Take your place here by your burned offering, while I go over there to the Lord.”
Where is Numbers 23:15 in the Bible?
Numbers 23:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 23, verse 15.
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 23:15.
What translation should I read Numbers 23:15 in?
Numbers 23:15 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 23:15?
Numbers 23:15 reads (BBE): “Then he said to Balak, Take your place here by your burned offering, while I go over there to the Lord.” 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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