Strong's Number 903
Transliteration:
Balaam
{bal-ah-am'}
Word Origin:
TDNT:
1:524,91
Part of Speech:
proper name masculine
Usage in the KJV:
Balaam 3
Total: 3
Definition:
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.