Numbers 23:20
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- 45 The Hebrew text simply has “I have received [to] bless.” The infinitive is the object of the verb, telling what he received. Balaam was not actually commanded to bless, but was given the word of blessing so that he was given a divine decree that would bless Israel.
- 46 The reference is probably to the first speech, where the Lord blessed Israel. Balaam knows that there is nothing he can do to reverse what God has said.
- 47 The verb is the Hiphil of שׁוּב (shuv), meaning “to cause to return.” He cannot return God’s word to him, for it has been given, and it will be fulfilled.
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
Behold, I received a command to bless:
he has blessed, and I cannot revoke it.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
I have received a command to bless;
he has blessed, and I cannot change it.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
I have indeed received a command to bless;
since he has blessed, I cannot change it.
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NLTNew Living Translation
Listen, I received a command to bless;
God has blessed, and I cannot reverse it!
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
Behold, I have received a command to bless;
when he has blessed, I cannot cause it to return.
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KJV 1900King James Version
Behold, I have received commandment to bless: and he hath blessed;
And I cannot reverse it.
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