{"derivation": "of Hebrew origin (H01109);", "kjv_def": "Balaam", "lemma": "\u0392\u03b1\u03bb\u03b1\u03ac\u03bc", "frequency": 3, "strongs_def": " Balaam, a Mesopotamian (symbolic of a false teacher)", "outline": "Balaam meaning "perhaps"
  1. 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.
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