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The Hebrew Word
בָּלָק [balak- Strong's #1111] is a proper noun that means "waster". It is used 43 times in 40 verses in the Tanakh.
First use in Scripture
The first time Balak is used in Scripture is in Numbers 22.
Now Balak the son of Zippor saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites. (Numbers 22:2)
Last use in Scripture
The last time Balak is used in Scripture is in Micah 6.
"My people, remember now What Balak king of Moab counseled And what Balaam son of Beor answered him, And from Shittim to Gilgal, So that you might know the righteous acts of the LORD." (Micah 6:6)
Parashah Outline
- Balak sends for Balaam - Numbers 22:2
- The Angel and Balaam - Numbers 22:22
- The Prophecies of Balaam - Numbers 23:1
- The Prophecy from Peor - Numbers 24:1
- The Sin of Peor - Numbers 25:1
Portraits of Messiah
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Other Observations
Commandments In the Parashah
None of the traditional 613 commandments are found in this parashah.
Related Verses In the Torah
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Related Verses In the Prophets
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Related Verses In the Writings
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Related Verses In the Apostolic Writings
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Appendix
40 verses that include balak (Strong's #1111)
View the list of verses on BlueLetterBible.org
