Strong's Lexicon Bil'am: Balaam Original Word: בִּלְעָם Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root בָּלַע (bala) meaning "to swallow" and עָם (am) meaning "people." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G903 (Balaam): Used in the New Testament to refer to Balaam, particularly in contexts warning against false teachings and greed. Usage: Balaam is a non-Israelite prophet or diviner mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. He is known for his interactions with the Moabite King Balak and his attempts to curse the Israelites, which God transforms into blessings. Balaam's account is primarily found in the Book of Numbers, where he is depicted as a complex figure who acknowledges the power of Israel's God but is swayed by personal gain. Cultural and Historical Background: Balaam was a prophet from Pethor, near the Euphrates River, known for his ability to bless or curse. In the ancient Near East, such figures were often sought by kings to influence the outcomes of battles or political situations. Balaam's narrative reflects the tension between pagan practices and the monotheistic faith of Israel. His account illustrates the belief in the sovereignty of Israel's God over all nations and diviners. Brown-Driver-Briggs I. בִּלְעָם proper name, masculine Balaam (according to Sta§ 293 = בלע + ם; NbrStud. Bib. i, 226 proposes בל = בעל + (god) עם), son of בְּעוֺר, prophet from מְּתוֺר (q. v.): — Numbers 22:5,7,8,9 47t. Numbers 22-24 (all J E) Numbers 31:8,16 (P) Deuteronomy 23:5; Deuteronomy 23:6 (D) (compare RD Joshua 13:22) Joshua 24:9,10 (E) Micah 6:5; Nehemiah 13:2. II. בִּלְעָם proper name, of a location town in Manasseh 1 Chronicles 6:55; A Ιβλααμ, ᵐ5L Ιεβλααμ = יִבְלְעָם (q. v.) Joshua 17:11 2t.; modern Bel`ame, 6 hours north of Nâblus, BdPal 228, so Surveyii. 47. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Balaam, Bileam Probably from bal and am; not (of the) people, i.e. Foreigner; Bilam, a Mesopotamian prophet; also a place in Palestine -- Balaam, Bileam. see HEBREW bal see HEBREW am Forms and Transliterations בִּלְעָ֑ם בִּלְעָ֔ם בִּלְעָ֖ם בִּלְעָ֗ם בִּלְעָ֜ם בִּלְעָ֣ם בִּלְעָ֥ם בִּלְעָֽם׃ בִּלְעָם֙ בִּלְעָם֮ בִלְעָ֑ם בִלְעָ֜ם בִלְעָם֒ בלעם בלעם׃ וּבִלְעָ֛ם ובלעם לְבִלְעָ֑ם לְבִלְעָ֔ם לְבִלְעָ֥ם לְבִלְעָם֙ לבלעם bil‘ām ḇil‘ām bil·‘ām ḇil·‘ām bilAm lə·ḇil·‘ām ləḇil‘ām levilAm ū·ḇil·‘ām ūḇil‘ām uvilAm vilAmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 22:5 HEB: מַלְאָכִ֜ים אֶל־ בִּלְעָ֣ם בֶּן־ בְּע֗וֹר NAS: messengers to Balaam the son KJV: messengers therefore unto Balaam the son INT: messengers to Balaam the son of Beor Numbers 22:7 Numbers 22:8 Numbers 22:9 Numbers 22:10 Numbers 22:12 Numbers 22:13 Numbers 22:14 Numbers 22:16 Numbers 22:18 Numbers 22:20 Numbers 22:21 Numbers 22:23 Numbers 22:25 Numbers 22:27 Numbers 22:27 Numbers 22:28 Numbers 22:29 Numbers 22:30 Numbers 22:31 Numbers 22:34 Numbers 22:35 Numbers 22:35 Numbers 22:36 Numbers 22:37 61 Occurrences |
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