Numbers 23:19

God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

Cross-reference

In Numbers 23:27, Balak tries again to change God's mind, providing a direct contrast to this verse's declaration that God does not change His word.

In Numbers 11:23, God questions if His hand is shortened, affirming He will fulfill His word — directly echoing the guarantee here that God does what He says.

In Numbers 14:35, God declares judgment on the rebellious generation and states 'I have spoken, surely this will I do', reinforcing that His spoken words are unfailingly fulfilled.

1 Samuel 15:29 echoes that God is not a man who lies or changes his mind — a direct affirmation of divine immutability.

Malachi 3:6 Related theme

Malachi 3:6 states 'I the Lord do not change,' directly supporting the teaching that God does not change his mind.

Micah 7:20 Related theme

Micah 7:20 affirms God's faithfulness to His sworn covenant with the fathers, demonstrating He does not lie.

Romans 11:29 Related theme

Romans 11:29 says God's gifts and calling are irrevocable, aligning with the truth that God does not change his mind.

Titus 1:2 Related theme

Titus 1:2 explicitly says God never lies, confirming the same attribute of truthfulness.

Hebrews 6:18 affirms it is impossible for God to lie, directly echoing the declaration that God does not lie.

James 1:17 Parallel

James 1:17 echoes God's unchanging nature — 'no variation or shadow of turning' — directly parallel to God not repenting or lying.

1 Corinthians 1:9 states God is faithful — a direct affirmation of the same attribute declared in Numbers 23:19.

Jeremiah 4:28 says God 'will not repent' from His word — directly reflecting the same attribute in Numbers 23:19 that God does not change His mind.

Ezekiel 21:32 ends with 'I the LORD have spoken it' — directly affirming that God's word is certain, echoing Numbers 23:19.

Ezekiel 24:14 says 'I will not go back, neither will I repent' — a direct echo of Numbers 23:19's statement that God does not repent.

Hosea 11:9 Citation

Hosea 11:9 says 'for I am God, and not man' — directly quoting the core contrast from Numbers 23:19 about God's nature.

Hosea 13:14 Allusion

Hosea 13:14 ends 'repentance shall be hid from mine eyes' — echoing Numbers 23:19's claim that God does not repent.

Isaiah 46:11 directly echoes 'I have spoken it, I will also bring it to pass' — matching Numbers 23:19's logic that God's word is sure.

Acts 27:25 Parallel

In Acts 27:25, Paul trusts God's promise that it will be as told — a direct example of believing that God does not lie or fail.

Romans 3:3 Parallel

Romans 3:3 affirms that human unbelief does not nullify God's faithfulness — God remains true even when people are not.

Romans 9:6 Parallel

Romans 9:6 insists God's word has not failed — directly applying the truth that God always keeps his promises, despite appearances.

Genesis 41:32 states God's word is established and will happen, directly echoing 'Has He spoken and will He not do?'

Galatians 3:17 argues the law cannot invalidate God's prior promise — showing that God's word stands firm and unchanging.

1 Thessalonians 5:24 says the one who calls you is faithful and will do it — reinforcing that God acts on his word.

2 Timothy 2:13 declares God remains faithful even when we are faithless — he cannot deny himself, echoing his unchanging truth.

1 John 5:10 Parallel

1 John 5:10 says unbelief makes God a liar — echoing Numbers 23:19's truth that God cannot lie, reinforcing His faithfulness.

Psalm 89:2 Parallel

In Psalm 89:2, the psalmist declares God's faithfulness and steadfast love forever, directly paralleling the unchanging truth of Numbers 23:19.

Genesis 6:6 Contrast

Genesis 6:6 says God was sorry He made man — an apparent contradiction to 'God does not repent', creating a theological contrast.

In Joshua 21:45, it is declared that not one good promise of the Lord failed — a direct fulfillment of the principle here that God will do what He has spoken.

In Joshua 23:14, Joshua repeats that not one promise has failed, reinforcing the same theme from Numbers 23:19 about God's faithful word.

In 1 Samuel 3:12, God declares He will fulfill His spoken judgment against Eli's house, showing the certainty of God's word affirmed in this verse.

In 2 Samuel 7:28, David prays 'your words are true', directly echoing this verse's declaration that God does not lie and fulfills His promises.

In Nehemiah 9:8, the people praise God for fulfilling His covenant promise, directly echoing the truth in Numbers 23:19 that God does not lie.

Job 23:13 Parallel

In Job 23:13, Job declares God unchangeable, reinforcing the same truth from Numbers 23:19 that God does not change His mind.

Psalm 50:21 Contrast

In Psalm 50:21, God rebukes the wicked for thinking He is like them, directly contradicting the truth in Numbers 23:19 that God is not a man.

Isaiah 45:23 states God's word 'shall not return' — reinforcing the certainty of God's spoken promise found in Numbers 23:19.

Psalm 89:34 Allusion

In Psalm 89:34, God vows not to violate His covenant or alter His word, a direct echo of the promise in Numbers 23:19 that He does not change.

Psalm 110:4 Allusion

In Psalm 110:4, the Lord swears and will not change His mind, using the exact language from Numbers 23:19 to confirm His eternal decree.

Isaiah 25:1 Parallel

Isaiah 25:1 praises God's 'faithfulness and truth' — directly echoing Numbers 23:19's assurance that God does not lie or change His word.

Isaiah 31:2 Parallel

Isaiah 31:2 says God 'will not call back his words' — a direct parallel to Numbers 23:19's statement that God does not repent or fail to act.

Psalm 89:35 Related theme

Psalm 89:35 declares God will not lie to David, reinforcing the truth that God's word is trustworthy.

2 Kings 15:12 Prophetic fulfillment

In 2 Kings 15:12, God's promise to Jehu is fulfilled exactly, illustrating the unchanging reliability of God's word from Numbers 23:19.

Luke 21:33 Related theme

Luke 21:33 assures that Jesus' words will never pass away, paralleling the certainty of God's spoken word.

Habakkuk 2:3 Related theme

Habakkuk 2:3 says the vision will not lie and will surely come, affirming God's faithfulness to his promises.

Psalm 77:8 Contrast

In Psalm 77:8, the psalmist questions whether God's promises have ceased, presenting a doubt opposed to the certainty affirmed in Numbers 23:19.

Job 9:32 Allusion

In Job 9:32, Job uses the same phrase 'God is not a man' to lament his inability to argue with God, contrasting with Numbers' assurance of God's faithfulness.

Isaiah 1:20 Parallel

Isaiah 1:20 warns that God's spoken judgment is certain — reinforcing that God's word, as stated in Numbers 23:19, is reliable and will be fulfilled.

Isaiah 21:17 declares 'the LORD God of Israel hath spoken it' — confirming the certainty of God's word, which Numbers 23:19 says will not fail.

Isaiah 45:19 affirms God does not speak in vain — consistent with Numbers 23:19's claim that God's word is truthful and will be accomplished.

Isaiah 52:6 Related theme

Isaiah 52:6 declares 'I am he that doth speak' — affirming that God actively speaks and acts, consistent with His reliability in Numbers 23:19.