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“The Lord opened the mouth of the ass, and she said unto Balaam, What have I done unto thee, that thou hast smitten me these three times? -Numbers xxii. 28” quote by Bible
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“The Lord opened the mouth of the ass, and she said unto Balaam, What have I done unto thee, that thou hast smitten me these three times? -Numbers xxii. 28”

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Source Bible: Numbers 22:28 (Old Testament)

A divine voice speaks through an animal, questioning the speaker’s actions and suffering.

In simple terms: God speaks via a donkey, questioning the speaker.

Key Takeaway

Reflect on humility and divine communication.

Themes

faith humility divine intervention

Mood

contemplative serious

Type

religious scriptural

When to use this quote

  • theological study
  • ethical reflection
  • literary analysis

Key Concepts

prophecy animal symbolism biblical narrative

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this episode teach about accountability?
  • How do we recognize unexpected sources of guidance?
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Interpretation varies across traditions.

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