Numbers 5:31
“Then shall the man be guiltless from iniquity, and this woman shall bear her iniquity.”
Numbers 5:31 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Then shall the man be guiltless from iniquity, and this woman shall bear her iniquity.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- The husband shall be blameless, and she shall bear her iniquity.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And the man shall be free from iniquity, and that woman shall bear her iniquity.
- DARBYDarby
- Then shall the man be free from iniquity, but that woman shall bear her iniquity.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- The man shall be free from iniquity, and that woman shall bear her iniquity.'
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and the man hath been acquitted from iniquity, and that woman doth bear her iniquity.'
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Then the man shall be innocent of wrongdoing, and this woman shall bear her iniquity. ###
Context: Numbers 5
29This is the law of jealousies, when a wife goeth aside to another instead of her husband, and is defiled;
30Or when the spirit of jealousy cometh upon him, and he be jealous over his wife, and shall set the woman before the LORD, and the priest shall execute upon her all this law.
31Then shall the man be guiltless from iniquity, and this woman shall bear her iniquity.
About Numbers 5: The Law of Jealousy
Instructions are given for dealing with those who have become ceremonially unclean.
Commentary
In Numbers 5, we see the Lord giving instructions to Moses regarding how to deal with cases of suspected adultery. The Lord instructs Moses to have the husband bring his wife to the priest, who will then prepare a special drink for her to drink. If she is guilty of adultery, the drink will cause her to suffer physical consequences. This passage serves as a reminder of the importance of faithfulness in marriage. It also serves as a warning to those who would consider engaging in adultery, as the consequences are severe. The Lord is a God of justice and He will not tolerate unfaithfulness in marriage. This passage also serves as a reminder of the importance of seeking justice and truth in all matters. We should always strive to seek justice and truth in our relationships and dealings with others.