Bible Compass
Log inGet started
Back to the chapter

Numbers 22:26

24 But the angel of the LORD stood in a path of the vineyards, a wall being on this side, and a wall on that side.

25 And when the ass saw the angel of the LORD, she thrust herself unto the wall, and crushed Balaam’s foot against the wall: and he smote her again.

And the angel of the LORD went further, and stood in a narrow place, where was no way to turn either to the right hand or to the left.

27 And when the ass saw the angel of the LORD, she fell down under Balaam: and Balaam’s anger was kindled, and he smote the ass with a staff.

28 And the LORD opened the mouth of the ass, and she said unto Balaam, What have I done unto thee, that thou hast smitten me these three times?

Read the whole chapter

Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

Compare

BSB
And the angel of the LORD moved on ahead and stood in a narrow place where there was no room to turn to the right or left.
KJV
And the angel of the LORD went further, and stood in a narrow place, where was no way to turn either to the right hand or to the left.
WEB
The LORD’s angel went further, and stood in a narrow place, where there was no way to turn either to the right hand or to the left.
ASV
And the angel of Jehovah went further, and stood in a narrow place, where was no way to turn either to the right hand or to the left.
DARBY
Then the Angel of Jehovah went still further, and stood in a narrow place, where was no way to turn either to the right hand or to the left.
BLB
And the angel of YHWH added to pass over and stood in a narrow place, where there [was] no way to turn aside to the right hand or to the left.
ÅB
Så gikk Herrens engel lenger fram og stilte seg på et trangt sted, hvor det ingen råd var til å bøye av, hverken til høyre eller til venstre.
OTB
Herrens engel flyttet seg lenger frem og sto på et smalt sted hvor det ikke var rom for å svinge, verken til høyre eller venstre.
B1930
Så gikk Herrens engel lenger frem og stilte sig på et trangt sted, hvor det ingen råd var til å bøie av, hverken til høire eller til venstre.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Hosea 2:6

    Therefore, behold, I will hedge up thy way with thorns, and make a wall, that she shall not find her paths.

    Read in context

  • Isaiah 26:11

    LORD, when thy hand is lifted up, they will not see: but they shall see, and be ashamed for their envy at the people; yea, the fire of thine enemies shall devour them.

    Read in context