---
title: "Scofield"
description: "and said In the prophecies of Balaam God testifies on behalf of His people rather than (as usual) to them. It is the divine testimony to their standing as"
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**and said**
In the prophecies of Balaam God testifies on behalf of His people rather than (as usual) to them. It is the divine testimony to their standing as a redeemed people in view of the serpent "lifted up," and of the water from the smitten rock. [Numbers 21:5-9](../../../kjv/numbers/21/5-9); [Numbers 20:11](../../../kjv/numbers/20/11). Their state was morally bad, but this was a matter concerning the discipline of God, not His judgment. The interpretation of the prophecies is literal as to Israel, typical as to Christians. Through Christ "lifted up" [John 3:14](../../../kjv/john/3/14) our standing is eternally secure and perfect, though our state may require the Father's discipline ; [1 Corinthians 11:30-32](../../../kjv/1-corinthians/11/30-32); [2 Corinthians 1:4-9](../../../kjv/2-corinthians/1/4-9); [2 Corinthians 1:10-13](../../../kjv/2-corinthians/1/10-13) meantime, against all enemies, God is "for us." [Romans 8:31](../../../kjv/romans/8/31).

**repent**
Scofield "[Zechariah 8:14](../../../kjv/zechariah/8/14)".

**unicorn**
i.e. the aurochs, or wild ox.

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