Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version God is not human, that he should lie, not a human being, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill? New Living Translation God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through? English Standard Version God is not man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he should change his mind. Has he said, and will he not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it? Berean Standard Bible God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill? King James Bible God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? New King James Version “God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? New American Standard Bible “God is not a man, that He would lie, Nor a son of man, that He would change His mind; Has He said, and will He not do it? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? NASB 1995 “God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent; Has He said, and will He not do it? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? NASB 1977 “God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent; Has He said, and will He not do it? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? Legacy Standard Bible God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent; Has He said, and will He not do it? Or has He spoken, and will He not establish it? Amplified Bible “God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do it? Or has He spoken and will He not make it good and fulfill it? Christian Standard Bible God is not a man, that he might lie, or a son of man, that he might change his mind. Does he speak and not act, or promise and not fulfill? Holman Christian Standard Bible God is not a man who lies, or a son of man who changes His mind. Does He speak and not act, or promise and not fulfill? American Standard Version God is not a man, that he should lie, Neither the son of man, that he should repent: Hath he said, and will he not do it? Or hath he spoken, and will he not make it good? Aramaic Bible in Plain English God is not a man that He would lie, neither a son of man to be advised; He says and he does and his word stands for eternities. Brenton Septuagint Translation God is not as man to waver, nor as the son of man to be threatened; shall he say and not perform? shall he speak and not keep to his word? Contemporary English Version God is no mere human! He doesn't tell lies or change his mind. God always keeps his promises. Douay-Rheims Bible God is not a man, that he should lie, nor as the son of man, that he should be changed. Hath he said then, and will he not do? hath he spoken, and will he not fulfil? English Revised Version God is not a man, that he should lie; Neither the son of man, that he should repent: Hath he said, and shall he not do it? Or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? GOD'S WORD® Translation God is not like people. He tells no lies. He is not like humans. He doesn't change his mind. When he says something, he does it. When he makes a promise, he keeps it. Good News Translation God is not like people, who lie; He is not a human who changes his mind. Whatever he promises, he does; He speaks, and it is done. International Standard Version God is not a human male— he doesn't lie, nor is he a human being— he never vacillates. Once he speaks up, he's going to act, isn't he? Once he makes a promise, he'll fulfill it, won't he? JPS Tanakh 1917 God is not a man, that He should lie; Neither the son of man, that He should repent: When He hath said, will He not do it? Or when He hath spoken, will He not make it good? Literal Standard Version God [is] not a man—and lies, | And a son of man—and relents! Has He said—and He does not do [it]? And spoken—and He does not confirm it? Majority Standard Bible God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill? New American Bible God is not a human being who speaks falsely, nor a mortal, who feels regret. Is God one to speak and not act, to decree and not bring it to pass? NET Bible God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a human being, that he should change his mind. Has he said, and will he not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not make it happen? New Revised Standard Version God is not a human being, that he should lie, or a mortal, that he should change his mind. Has he promised, and will he not do it? Has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it? New Heart English Bible God is not a man, that he should lie, nor the son of man, that he should repent. Has he said, and will he not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not make it good? Webster's Bible Translation God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoke, and shall he not make it good? World English Bible God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a son of man, that he should repent. Has he said, and he won’t do it? Or has he spoken, and he won’t make it good? Young's Literal Translation God is not a man -- and lieth, And a son of man -- and repenteth! Hath He said -- and doth He not do it? And spoken -- and doth He not confirm it? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Balaam's Second Oracle…18Then Balaam lifted up an oracle, saying: “Arise, O Balak, and listen; give ear to me, O son of Zippor. 19God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill? 20I have indeed received a command to bless; He has blessed, and I cannot change it.… Cross References Romans 9:6 It is not as though God's word has failed. For not all who are descended from Israel are Israel. 2 Timothy 2:13 if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself. Hebrews 6:18 Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged. Hebrews 7:21 but Jesus became a priest with an oath by the One who said to Him: "The Lord has sworn and will not change His mind: 'You are a priest forever.'" James 4:5 Or do you think the Scripture says without reason that the Spirit He caused to dwell in us yearns with envy? Genesis 28:15 Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you." Numbers 14:35 I, the LORD, have spoken, and I will surely do these things to this entire wicked congregation, which has conspired against Me. They will meet their end in the wilderness, and there they will die." Treasury of Scripture God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: has he said, and shall he not do it? or has he spoken, and shall he not make it good? God 1 Samuel 15:29 And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man, that he should repent. Psalm 89:35 Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David. Habakkuk 2:3 For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry. or hath he 1 Chronicles 17:17 And yet this was a small thing in thine eyes, O God; for thou hast also spoken of thy servant's house for a great while to come, and hast regarded me according to the estate of a man of high degree, O LORD God. Micah 7:20 Thou wilt perform the truth to Jacob, and the mercy to Abraham, which thou hast sworn unto our fathers from the days of old. Jump to Previous Act Change Changed Confirm Effect Lie Mind Mouth Promise Purpose Repent Repenteth Speak WordsJump to Next Act Change Changed Confirm Effect Lie Mind Mouth Promise Purpose Repent Repenteth Speak WordsNumbers 23 1. Balak's sacrifices(19) Neither the son of man, that he should repent.--The adoption of these words, with slight variation, by Samuel (1Samuel 15:29) affords evidence of his familiarity with this portion of the Pentateuch. Hebrew Godאֵל֙ (’êl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 410: Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty is not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no a man, אִ֥ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person that He should lie, וִֽיכַזֵּ֔ב (wî·ḵaz·zêḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3576: To lie, be a liar or a son וּבֶן־ (ū·ḇen-) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of man, אָדָ֖ם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being that He should change His mind. וְיִתְנֶחָ֑ם (wə·yiṯ·ne·ḥām) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5162: To sigh, breathe strongly, to be sorry, to pity, console, rue, to avenge Does He הַה֤וּא (ha·hū) Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are speak אָמַר֙ (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say and not וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no act? יַעֲשֶׂ֔ה (ya·‘ă·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make Does He promise וְדִבֶּ֖ר (wə·ḏib·ber) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue and not וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no fulfill? יְקִימֶֽנָּה׃ (yə·qî·men·nāh) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand Links Numbers 23:19 NIVNumbers 23:19 NLT Numbers 23:19 ESV Numbers 23:19 NASB Numbers 23:19 KJV Numbers 23:19 BibleApps.com Numbers 23:19 Biblia Paralela Numbers 23:19 Chinese Bible Numbers 23:19 French Bible Numbers 23:19 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 23:19 God is not a man that he (Nu Num.) |
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