the word of the LORD. First occurance of this expression is with the preposition. el, unto, implying action of. person; or, at least, articulate speech.
a vision. the vision. Occurs only. times (here, Numbers 24:4; Numbers 24:16. Ezr 13:7).
I am thy shield. Manifested in Genesis 14:13-16 and Genesis 14:17-24. Compare John 8:56. The Incarnate Christ is Faith's shield (Ephesians 6:16).