Refiner Word Study balaam (G903)
G903  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
Βαλαάμ
balaam
3 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"Balaam, pr. name, indecl."

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Definition and meaning

What does balaam mean in Greek?

3
Occurrences in Scripture
G903
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

Balaam, pr. name, indecl.

In the original Greek the word is written: Βαλαάμ

Scripture references

Top 3 Bible verses with balaam

These are the most notable occurrences of balaam (G903) across the King James Bible.

2 Peter 2:15

Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness;

Jude 1:11

Woe unto them! for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward, and perished in the gainsaying of Core.

Revelation 2:14

But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about balaam

What does balaam mean in Greek?

Strong's G903 (balaam) is a Greek word that means: Balaam, pr. name, indecl. It appears 3 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does balaam appear in the Bible?

The word balaam (G903) appears 3 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G903?

Strong's G903 is balaam, a Greek word defined as: Balaam, pr. name, indecl.. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is balaam in the Old Testament or New Testament?

balaam is a Greek word found in the New Testament.