Βαλαάμ

Strong's Definition

Balaam, a Mesopotamian (symbolic of a falseteacher) &#8212 Balaam.

Detailed Meaning

Balaam meaning &quot perhaps&quot , A native of Pethor a city in Mesopotamia, endued by Jehovah with prophetic power. He was hired by Balak to curse the Israelites and influenced by the love of reward, he wished to gratify Balak but he was compelled by Jehovah&#39 s power to bless them. Hence later the Jews saw him as a most abandoned deceiver.

Part of Speech

proper masculine noun

KJV Translation Counts

Balaam(3x)

Related Words

H1109 | בִּלְעָם | Balaam, Bileam