Deuteronomy 23:5

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But the LORD your God loves you, so he refused to listen to Balaam and turned Balaam's curse into a blessing.

Cross References

Romans 8:31

What can we say about all this? If God is on our side, can anyone be against us?

Numbers 24:9

Like a lion you lie down, resting after an attack. Who would dare disturb you? “Anyone who blesses you will be blessed; anyone who curses you will be cursed.”

2 Corinthians 4:17

These little troubles are getting us ready for an eternal glory that will make all our troubles seem like nothing.

Romans 11:28

The people of Israel are treated as God's enemies, so that the good news can come to you Gentiles. But they are still the chosen ones, and God loves them because of their famous ancestors.

Micah 6:5

Don't forget the evil plans of King Balak of Moab or what Balaam son of Beor said to him. Remember how I, the LORD, saved you many times on your way from Acacia to Gilgal.

Jeremiah 31:3

Some time ago, the LORD appeared to me and told me to say: Israel, I will always love you; that's why I've been so patient and kind.

Ezekiel 16:8

When I saw you again, you were old enough to have sex. So I covered your naked body with my own robe. Then I solemnly promised that you would belong to me and that I, the LORD God, would take care of you.

Proverbs 26:2

A curse you don't deserve will take wings and fly away like a sparrow or a swallow.

Psalm 73:1

God is truly good to Israel, especially to everyone with a pure heart.

Deuteronomy 33:3

The LORD loves the tribes of Israel, and he protects his people. They listen to his words and worship at his feet.

Romans 9:13

That's why the Scriptures say that the Lord liked Jacob more than Esau.

Numbers 22:35

“It's all right for you to go,” the LORD's angel answered. “But you must say only what I tell you.” So Balaam went on with Balak's officials.

Malachi 1:2

Israel, I, the LORD, have loved you. And yet you ask in what way have I loved you. Don't forget that Esau was the brother of your ancestor Jacob, but I chose Jacob

Deuteronomy 4:37

The LORD loved your ancestors and decided that you would be his people. So the LORD used his great power to bring you out of Egypt.

Joshua 24:10

But I wouldn't listen to Balaam, and I rescued you by making him bless you instead of curse you.

2 Samuel 16:12

But if the LORD hears these curses and sees the trouble I'm in, perhaps he will have pity on me instead.

Nehemiah 13:2

This was because they had refused to give food and water to Israel and had hired Balaam to call down a curse on them. However, our God turned the curse into a blessing.

Numbers 22:5

sent a message to Balaam son of Beor who lived among his relatives in the town of Pethor near the River Euphrates. It said: I need your help. A huge group of people has come here from Egypt and settled near my territory.