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17 For I will honor you greatly,[a] and whatever you tell me I will do. So come, put a curse on this nation for me.’”

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  1. Numbers 22:17 tn The construction uses the Piel infinitive כַּבֵּד (kabbed) to intensify the verb, which is the Piel imperfect/cohortative אֲכַבֶּדְךָ (ʾakhabbedekha). The great honor could have been wealth, prestige, or position.

17 because I will reward you handsomely(A) and do whatever you say. Come and put a curse(B) on these people for me.”

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