Numbers 23:25 asv — And Balak said unto Balaam, Neither curse them at all, nor bless them at all.

American Standard Version

"And Balak said unto Balaam, Neither curse them at all, nor bless them at all. "

— Numbers 23:25, American Standard Version

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Numbers 23 — Context

22

God bringeth them forth out of Egypt; He hath as it were the strength of the wild-ox.

23

Surely there is no enchantment with Jacob; Neither is there any divination with Israel: Now shall it be said of Jacob and of Israel, What hath God wrought!

24

Behold, the people riseth up as a lioness, And as a lion doth he lift himself up: He shall not lie down until he eat of the prey, And drink the blood of the slain.

25

And Balak said unto Balaam, Neither curse them at all, nor bless them at all.

26

But Balaam answered and said unto Balak, Told not I thee, saying, All that Jehovah speaketh, that I must do?

27

And Balak said unto Balaam, Come now, I will take thee unto another place; peradventure it will please God that thou mayest curse me them from thence.

28

And Balak took Balaam unto the top of Peor, that looketh down upon the desert.

Numbers 23:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 23:25 say?
Numbers 23:25 in the American Standard Version reads: “And Balak said unto Balaam, Neither curse them at all, nor bless them at all. ”
Where is Numbers 23:25 in the Bible?
Numbers 23:25 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 23, verse 25.
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 23:25.
What translation should I read Numbers 23:25 in?
Numbers 23:25 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 23:25?
Numbers 23:25 reads (ASV): “And Balak said unto Balaam, Neither curse them at all, nor bless them at all. ” 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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