Βαλαάμ Balaám

Greek · Strong's G903 · used 3 times in 3 verses

Meaning

Balaam, a Mesopotamian (symbolic of a false teacher)

In the King James Version: Balaam

Derivation: of Hebrew origin (H01109);

2 Peter 2:15 They have left the straight way and wandered off to follow the way of Balaam son of Beor, who loved the wages of wickedness.
Jude 1:11 Woe to them! They have traveled the path of Cain; they have rushed for profit into the error of Balaam; they have perished in Korah’s rebellion.
Revelation 2:14 But I have a few things against you, because some of you hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to place a stumbling block before the Israelites so they would eat food sacrificed to idols and commit sexual immorality.