Numbers 23:7
Then ... uttered <05375> [he took.]
oracle <04912> [parable.]
The word {mashal,} which as a verb is to rule, have authority, and also to compare, as a noun signifies whatever is expressed in parabolic or figurative language. All these oracular speeches of Balaam are in hemistich metre in the original. They are highly dignified and sublime; and may be considered as immediate poetic productions of the Spirit of God. (ch. 24:2.)
Aram <0758> [Aram.]
<03212> [Come.]
denounce Israel <02194 03478> [defy Israel.]
Numbers 24:3
uttered <05375> [he took up.]
oracle ............. eyes ... open <05002 05869 08365> [whose eyes are open hath said. Heb. who had his eyes shut, but now opened.]
Numbers 24:15
Psalms 49:4
learn <05186> [incline.]
song that imparts wisdom <04912> [parable.]
insightful song <02420> [dark.]
Psalms 78:2
sing ......... make <06605 05042> [I will.]
insightful observations <02420> [dark sayings.]
Proverbs 26:7
hang limp <01809> [not equal. Heb. lifted up. so.]
