Lexicon Balaq: Balak Original Word: בָּלָק Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Balak From balaq; waster; Balak, a Moabitish king -- Balak. see HEBREW balaq NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom balaq Definition "devastator," a Moabite king NASB Translation Balak (40), Balak's (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs בָּלָק proper name, masculine (devastator) king of Moab, בֶּן צִמּוֺר ׳בּ Numbers 22:2,4,7 37t. Numbers 22-24 (all J E) + Joshua 24:9 (E) Judges 11:25; Micah 6:5. בֵּלְשַׁאצַּר, בֵּלְאשַׁצַּר see בֵּל below בעל. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root בָּלַק (balak), meaning "to waste" or "to lay waste."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry for Balak is found under Strong's Number G904, Βαλάκ (Balak), which appears in the New Testament in the context of recounting the story of Balaam and Balak, specifically in the Book of Revelation (Revelation 2:14) and the Epistle of Jude (Jude 1:11). These references serve to illustrate the continued relevance of Balak's narrative as a cautionary tale against leading others into sin. Usage: The name Balak appears in the context of the narrative involving the prophet Balaam. Balak, the son of Zippor, was the king of Moab who sought to curse the Israelites as they journeyed through the wilderness. Context: Balak is a significant figure in the biblical narrative found in the Book of Numbers, chapters 22 to 24. As the king of Moab, Balak became alarmed by the encampment of the Israelites near his territory. Fearing their numbers and potential threat, he sought the services of Balaam, a prophet known for his ability to bless or curse. Balak's intention was to have Balaam curse the Israelites to weaken them. Despite Balak's repeated attempts and offers of reward, Balaam, under divine instruction, ultimately blessed the Israelites instead of cursing them. This narrative highlights themes of divine sovereignty and the futility of opposing God's will. Balak's story is also referenced in later biblical texts, including the Book of Micah (Micah 6:5), where it serves as a reminder of God's protection over Israel. Forms and Transliterations בָּלָ֑ק בָּלָ֔ק בָּלָ֖ק בָּלָ֗ק בָּלָ֜ק בָּלָ֣ק בָּלָ֤ק בָּלָ֧ק בָּלָק֙ בָלָ֔ק בָלָ֛ק בָלָ֜ק בָלָ֤ק בָלָֽק׃ בלק בלק׃ וּבָלָ֧ק ובלק לְבָלָ֗ק לבלק מִבָּלָ֥ק מבלק bā·lāq ḇā·lāq baLak bālāq ḇālāq lə·ḇā·lāq ləḇālāq levaLak mib·bā·lāq mibbaLak mibbālāq ū·ḇā·lāq ūḇālāq uvaLak vaLakLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 22:2 HEB: וַיַּ֥רְא בָּלָ֖ק בֶּן־ צִפּ֑וֹר NAS: Now Balak the son of Zippor KJV: And Balak the son of Zippor INT: saw now Balak the son of Zippor Numbers 22:4 Numbers 22:7 Numbers 22:10 Numbers 22:13 Numbers 22:14 Numbers 22:15 Numbers 22:16 Numbers 22:18 Numbers 22:18 Numbers 22:35 Numbers 22:36 Numbers 22:37 Numbers 22:38 Numbers 22:39 Numbers 22:40 Numbers 22:41 Numbers 23:1 Numbers 23:2 Numbers 23:2 Numbers 23:3 Numbers 23:5 Numbers 23:7 Numbers 23:11 Numbers 23:13 43 Occurrences |
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