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Numbers 5:28

26 Then the priest is to take a handful of the grain offering as a memorial portion and burn it on the altar; after that he is to have the woman drink the water.

27 When he has made her drink the water, if she has defiled herself and been unfaithful to her husband, then the water that brings a curse will enter her and cause bitter suffering; her belly will swell, her thigh will shrivel, and she will become accursed among her people.

But if the woman has not defiled herself and is clean, she will be unaffected and able to conceive children.

29 This is the law of jealousy when a wife goes astray and defiles herself while under her husband’s authority,

30 or when a feeling of jealousy comes over a husband and he suspects his wife. He is to have the woman stand before the LORD, and the priest is to apply to her this entire law.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
But if the woman has not defiled herself and is clean, she will be unaffected and able to conceive children.
KJV
And if the woman be not defiled, but be clean; then she shall be free, and shall conceive seed.
WEB
If the woman isn’t defiled, but is clean; then she shall be free, and shall conceive offspring.
ASV
And if the woman be not defiled, but be clean; then she shall be free, and shall conceive seed.
DARBY
But if the woman have not been defiled, and be clean, then she shall be clear, and shall conceive seed.
BLB
But if the woman has not defiled herself and she is clean, then she shall be free and she may be sown with seed.
ÅB
Men har kvinnen ikke latt seg vanære, og er hun ren, da skal hun intet mén ha av det, og hun skal få barn.
OTB
Men hvis kvinnen ikke har gjort seg uren og er ren, vil hun bli frikjent fra skyld og vil kunne få barn.
B1930
Men har kvinnen ikke latt sig vanære, og er hun ren, da skal hun intet mén ha av det, og hun skal få barn.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • 1 Peter 1:7

    so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

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  • 2 Corinthians 4:17

    For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal glory that is far beyond comparison.

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  • Numbers 5:19

    And he is to put the woman under oath and say to her, ‘If no other man has slept with you and you have not gone astray and become defiled while under your husband’s authority, may you be immune to this bitter water that brings a curse.

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  • Psalms 113:9

    He settles the barren woman in her home as a joyful mother to her children. Hallelujah!

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  • Micah 7:7–10

    But as for me, I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.

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