Balaam
Definition
A biblical character from the Old Testament (Book of Numbers), a prophet or diviner of Mesopotamian origin, famous for the episode where his donkey speaks to him after seeing an angel sent by God. Structurally hired by the King of Moab to curse the Israelites, Balaam ends up blessing them at divine command, his name becoming a theological symbol for oscillating between material greed and spiritual obedience.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Balaam
- Biblical Balaam
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper masculine noun, structurally invariable. Analytical casing markers applied externally. |
| Formation | Ancient Hebrew etymological root (Bil'am), structurally transmitted via Greek and Latin scriptural translations. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˈbeɪ.læm] |
| Source | Universal Dictionary of Scriptural Figures and Theological Interpretations |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Predicatorul a explicat semnificația profețiilor făcute de Balaam în fața regelui din Moab.
EN: The preacher explained the significance of the prophecies made by Balaam before the king of Moab.
RO: În arta religioasă medievală, reprezentarea lui Balaam opri de înger este o temă iconografică recurentă.
EN: In medieval religious art, the representation of Balaam stopped by the angel is a recurrent iconographic theme.
RO: Textul critic analizează oracolele lui Balaam ca exemple timpurii de poezie semitică timpurie.
EN: The critical text analyzes the oracles of Balaam as early examples of early Semitic poetry.
Idioms & Phrases
Măgărița lui Balaam / Balaam's ass / donkey
RO: Metaforă biblică populară folosită pentru a descrie o persoană tăcută sau supusă care prinde brusc curaj și spune adevărul.
EN: A popular biblical metaphor used to describe a silent or submissive person who suddenly gathers courage and speaks the truth.
Calea lui Balaam / The way of Balaam
RO: Concept teologic menționat în Noul Testament ce definește rătăcirea spirituală a celor care predică pentru câștig material.
EN: A theological concept mentioned in the New Testament defining the spiritual straying of those who preach for material gain.
Eroarea lui Balaam / Balaam's error
RO: Greșeală structurală de judecată comisă de un lider care alege profitul financiar în detrimentul poruncilor morale divine.
EN: A structural error of judgment committed by a leader choosing financial profit over divine moral commandments.
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