Numbers 24:20 cpdv — And when he saw Amalek, taking up his parable, he said: “Amalek, first among the Gentiles, whose very end shall be perd…

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"And when he saw Amalek, taking up his parable, he said: “Amalek, first among the Gentiles, whose very end shall be perdition.” "

— Numbers 24:20, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Numbers 24 — Context

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I shall see him, but not presently. I shall gaze upon him, but not soon. A star shall rise out of Jacob, and a rod shall spring up from Israel. And he shall strike down the commanders of Moab, and he shall devastate all the sons of Seth.

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And he shall possess Idumea; the inheritance of Seir shall fall to their enemies. Yet truly, Israel shall act with strength.

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From Jacob will be he who shall be ruler. And he shall perish the remnants of the city.”

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And when he saw Amalek, taking up his parable, he said: “Amalek, first among the Gentiles, whose very end shall be perdition.”

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Likewise, he saw the Kainites, and taking up his parable, he said: “Robust, indeed, is your habitation. But though you will set your nest in a rock,

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and you will be elect among the stock of Kain, how long will you be able to remain? For Assur shall take you captive.”

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And taking up his parable once more he said: “Alas! Who will be able to survive, when God will do these things?

Numbers 24:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 24:20 say?
Numbers 24:20 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And when he saw Amalek, taking up his parable, he said: “Amalek, first among the Gentiles, whose very end shall be perdition.” ”
Where is Numbers 24:20 in the Bible?
Numbers 24:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 24, verse 20.
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 24:20.
What translation should I read Numbers 24:20 in?
Numbers 24:20 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 24:20?
Numbers 24:20 reads (CPDV): “And when he saw Amalek, taking up his parable, he said: “Amalek, first among the Gentiles, whose very end shall be perdition.” ” 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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