Numbers 24:2 cpdv — and lifting up his eyes, he saw Israel dwelling in tents by their tribes. And with the Spirit of God rushing into him,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"and lifting up his eyes, he saw Israel dwelling in tents by their tribes. And with the Spirit of God rushing into him, "

— Numbers 24:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Numbers 24 — Context

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And when Balaam had seen that it was pleasing to the Lord that he should bless Israel, he by no means went out as he had gone before, to seek divination. But directing his face opposite the desert,

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and lifting up his eyes, he saw Israel dwelling in tents by their tribes. And with the Spirit of God rushing into him,

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taking up his parable, he said: “Balaam, the son of Beor, the man whose eye has been obstructed,

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the hearer of the sermon of God, he who has gazed upon a vision of the Almighty, he who falls down and so his eyes are opened, has declared:

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‘How beautiful are your tabernacles, O Jacob, and your tents, O Israel!

Numbers 24:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 24:2 say?
Numbers 24:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “and lifting up his eyes, he saw Israel dwelling in tents by their tribes. And with the Spirit of God rushing into him, ”
Where is Numbers 24:2 in the Bible?
Numbers 24:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 24, verse 2.
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 24:2.
What translation should I read Numbers 24:2 in?
Numbers 24:2 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 24:2?
Numbers 24:2 reads (CPDV): “and lifting up his eyes, he saw Israel dwelling in tents by their tribes. And with the Spirit of God rushing into 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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