Numbers 24:17
I see him, but not now;
What it says
Balaam sees one not yet present: a star coming from Jacob and a scepter rising from Israel, striking Moab’s forehead and breaking down its sons. The promise is future but forceful.
What it is doing
It names the coming ruler and his first act of judgment.
In context
15Then Balaam lifted up an oracle, saying, 16the prophecy of one who hears the words of God, 17I see him, but not now; 18Edom will become a possession, 19A ruler will come from Jacob