Did Animals talk?

[Blien]

You know animals still do talk. Whales, Dolphins and others communicate with each other very well it's a well known fact in the scientific community.. so I'm not even sure why this is even a debate. But if the answer is can they talk to humans, then the answer is YES because it happened twice in the Bible.

And if we want to take it a step even futher.. there are the living creatures around God's throne that worship GOD day and night.. and they are not human like us... (Revelation 4:8)

[wyguy]

It is almost like Balaam was in such a rage, his anger out did the shock of the ass talking.

Dude, I've been so angry a few times in my life where I couldn't even think straight, but even in a blind rage like that, if my dog started talking to me, I'd still have the presence of mind to shoot it.

[Matthitjah]

A couple of things cross my mind here.

There were no other humans that satan could act through as an agent of temptation at the time of this event. The serpent was available and it appears through scripture that he was a creature of great beauty. It's also evident that Eve having not been around as long as Adam and having not been qute as acquainted as her stronger side was with the animals that she didn't have the knowledge that he had.

Followed by this, God would have had to allow the temptation. satan is an agent of free will himself . However, God uses even his evil for Good. This much is clear from scripture.

Meanwhile, we have this;

2Co 11:14

And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.

The serpent wasn't speaking. satan gave it voice.

It's clear though that the serpent made himself available in this scheme for he was punished for it;

Ge 3:14

¶ And the LORD God said unto the serpent, Because you have done this, you are cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon your belly shall you go, and dust shall you eat all the days of your life:

The serpent became the first ensign of sin in fallen world and remains so to this day.

Balaam's donkey was given voice by an angel. It was in fact a dumb brute beast and could not speak.

Nu 22:28

And the LORD opened the mouth of the donkey, and she said unto Balaam, What have I done unto you, that you have smitten me these three times?

The Prophet was quite insane and out of his mind at this point. He was outside the will and the Word of God and motivated by profit which is likely why he wasn't surprised.

Peter points this out quite clearly;

2Pe 2:15

Who have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Beor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness;

2Pe 2:16

But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb donkey speaking with man's voice restrained the madness of the prophet.

Peace,

Dave

[oldzimm]

It is almost like Balaam was in such a rage, his anger out did the shock of the ass talking.

Dude, I've been so angry a few times in my life where I couldn't even think straight, but even in a blind rage like that, if my dog started talking to me, I'd still have the presence of mind to shoot it.

If my dog starts talking to me, I'm going to check the alcohol content of my kool-aid.

[Guest Butero]

It is almost like Balaam was in such a rage, his anger out did the shock of the ass talking.

Dude, I've been so angry a few times in my life where I couldn't even think straight, but even in a blind rage like that, if my dog started talking to me, I'd still have the presence of mind to shoot it.

If my dog starts talking to me, I'm going to check the alcohol content of my kool-aid.

I understand what you are saying, but you are thinking clearly. Balaam's rage had him in a state close to insanity, and all he thought of was how angry he was over the actions of his ass. Had he been taking a leasurly ride and the donkey started talking to him, I believe his reaction would be completely differen't.

[Openly Curious]

I do believe that the serpent in the garden of Eden beguiled Eve to the point of causing her to sin against God.

I also believe that the donkey that belonged to Baalam did talk to him in one instance where his donkey shoved his leg up againt a rock and Baalam smote the donkey for it.

I do not believe that animals can talk the way we do, but I do believe that animals use their body language to communicate with us and their own kind.

[Gerioke]

The serpent wasn't yet a snake. The serpent also knew sin, so I doubt there was some spiritual connection that allowed them to understand each other. I always thought the serpent was satan in the flesh.

[Saved2Serve]

I wondered the same thing... did animals talk before the fall?

I also pondered on things such as 'are there animals in heaven RIGHT NOW? / did God create animals for heaven?' and if so do they talk? will animals talk again after peace is temporarily restored? wild speculation i know...

...But i guess we really don't know.

[Isaiah 6:8]

I wondered the same thing... did animals talk before the fall?

I also pondered on things such as 'are there animals in heaven RIGHT NOW? / did God create animals for heaven?' and if so do they talk? will animals talk again after peace is temporarily restored? wild speculation i know...

...But i guess we really don't know.

Thank you, its all wild speculation but its a fun light hearted subject!....

[LUVNCHRIST]

It is almost like Balaam was in such a rage, his anger out did the shock of the ass talking.

Dude, I've been so angry a few times in my life where I couldn't even think straight, but even in a blind rage like that, if my dog started talking to me, I'd still have the presence of mind to shoot it.

Okay I have to be honest... I was reading along just fine until I get to wyguys post. Then I totally lost it. I am still laughing. Aaahhh wyguy only you.... well maybe a few others could bring out a burst of laughter from someone and cause people to wonder what is going on. God bless ya brother. Now back to reading.....