A name from Scripture
Balak
BAY-lak
Meaning
Devastator; Waster; One who lays waste
Hebrew origin · Boy · First in Numbers
What it points to
Balak — the king who tried to curse God's people — discovered that divine blessing cannot be reversed by human schemes. His story proves that when God blesses, no force in heaven or earth can undo it.
Verses · King James Version
“Come now therefore, I pray thee, curse me this people; for they are too mighty for me... for I wot that he whom thou blessest is blessed, and he whom thou cursest is cursed.”
Numbers 22:6
“And Balak's anger was kindled against Balaam, and he smote his hands together: and Balak said unto Balaam, I called thee to curse mine enemies, and, behold, thou hast altogether blessed them these three times.”
Numbers 24:10