Strongs Number: G903
- Greek Word
- Βαλαάμ
- Transliteration
- Balaam
- Phonetic
- bal-ah-am'
- Part of Speech
- Noun Masculine
- Strongs Definition
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Balaam a mesopotamian (symbolic of a false teacher)
- Thayers Definition
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Balaam meaning "perhaps"
1. 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's power to bless them. Hence later the Jews saw him as a most abandoned deceiver.
- Origin
- Of Hebrew origin [H1109]
- Bible Usage
- Balaam.