Numbers 23:22 bbe — It is God who has taken them out of Egypt; his horns are like those of the mountain ox.

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"It is God who has taken them out of Egypt; his horns are like those of the mountain ox."

— Numbers 23:22, Bible in Basic English

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“God brings them out of Egypt. He has as it were the strength of the wild ox.”
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Numbers 23 — Context

God is not a man, to say what is false; or the son of man, that his purpose may be changed: what he has said, will he not do? and will he not give effect to the words of his mouth?

See, I have had orders to give blessing: and he has given a blessing which I have no power to take away.

He has seen no evil in Jacob or wrongdoing in Israel: the Lord his God is with him, and the glad cry of a king is among them.

It is God who has taken them out of Egypt; his horns are like those of the mountain ox.

No evil power has effect against Jacob, no secret arts against Israel; at the right time it will be said of Jacob and of Israel, See what God has done!

See, Israel comes up like a she-lion, lifting himself up like a lion: he will take no rest till he has made a meal of those he has overcome, drinking the blood of those he has put to death.

Then Balak said to Balaam, If you will not put a curse on them, at all events do not give them a blessing.

Numbers 23:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 23:22 say?

Numbers 23:22 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “It is God who has taken them out of Egypt; his horns are like those of the mountain ox.”

Where is Numbers 23:22 in the Bible?

Numbers 23:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 23, verse 22.

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 23:22.

What translation should I read Numbers 23:22 in?

Numbers 23:22 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 23:22?

Numbers 23:22 reads (BBE): “It is God who has taken them out of Egypt; his horns are like those of the mountain ox.” 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.

Numbers 23:22 bbe — It is God who has taken them out of Egypt; his horns are like those of the mountain ox.

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