Βαλαάμ
bä-lä-ä'm
proper masculine noun
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Of Hebrew origin בלעם (H1109)
of Hebrew origin (H1109); Balaam, a Mesopotamian (symbolic of a false teacher):—Balaam.
Outline
- Balaam meaning "perhaps"
- 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.