Posted on 08/23/2020 6:20:33 AM PDT by Hebrews 11:6
LOL.
So glad you have a well-developed sense of humor.
Poor little donkey.
But what an advocate he had!
You can’t link the dramatized to the specific verse but I love the “by dramatized” version on BibleGateway. My eyes, even tho I passed my driver’s license written test without glasses, do better with my “dollar tree” readers. I really like the listen. . .it causes me to say out loud, “is that in there?!” too many times :) and the art enhances the experience.
Wow, now that is something to envision.
I particularly like Rembrandt and Ratner’s depictions.
Although this episode has life and death consequences for millions of people over thousands of years, including Balaam’s own life, I still think it’s one of the funniest scenes in the Bible.
Just making a donkey speak is humorous enough, but Balaam talks back to the donkey and answers his question! If anyone has the gift of prophesy, just remember Balaam’s donkey also had it and don’t become proud.
Further, several pictures had Balaam worshipping the Angel of the Lord, indicating he was a Theophany of Jesus. Righteous angels do not accept worship.
Finally, Balaam’s prophecies are awe-inspiring and still fulfilled to this day.
Every single time I read the donkey's question, "Have I been in the habit of doing this to you?", I think, "And have I been in the habit of TALKING to you?"
just remember Balaam’s donkey also had it and don’t become proud
Ouch!
he was a Theophany of Jesus
I just LOVE Christophanies--sometime I'll relate to you the occasion He appeared to my wife and me.
Balaam’s prophecies are awe-inspiring and still fulfilled to this day.
He saw Jesus coming. Q.E.D.
I figured the smallest increments would be chapters, but I'll rassle with it. Thanks again.
I like the one under Max McClean choice that comes up first. “by Dramatized” on Bible Gateway. There are different voices, background effects, even the donkey talked. Although very good, I get distracted with Scourby and McClean.
I scouted around and found the listings. I’ll check them out, although with David Suchet I fear I’ll always be picturing Hercule Poirot.
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