Word: Balaam

Pronounce: bal-ah-am'

Strongs Number: G903

Orig: of Hebrew origin H1109 ; Balaam, a Mesopotamian (symbolic of a false teacher):--Balaam. H1109

Use: TDNT-1:524,91 Noun Masculine

Heb Strong: H1109

Balaam = "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.