Numbers 5:7
“Then they shall confess their sin which they have done: and he shall recompense his trespass with the principal thereof, and add unto it the fifth part thereof, and give it unto him against whom he hath trespassed.”
Numbers 5:7 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Then they shall confess their sin which they have done: and he shall recompense his trespass with the principal thereof, and add unto it the fifth part thereof, and give it unto him against whom he hath trespassed.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- They shall confess their sin, and restore the principal itself, and the fifth part over and above, to him against whom they have sinned.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- then he shall confess his sin which he hath done: and he shall make restitution for his guilt in full, and add unto it the fifth part thereof, and give it unto him in respect of whom he hath been guilty.
- DARBYDarby
- then they shall confess their sin which they have done; and he shall recompense his trespass according to the principal thereof, and shall add unto it the fifth part thereof, and give it unto him against whom he hath trespassed.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- then he shall confess his sin which he has done, and he shall make restitution for his guilt in full, and add to it the fifth part of it, and give it to him in respect of whom he has been guilty.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and they have confessed their sin which they have done, then he hath restored his guilt in its principal, and its fifth is adding to it, and hath given it to him in reference to whom he hath been guilty.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- They must confess the sin they have committed and make restitution for their wrongdoing, adding a fifth to it, and give it to the one they have wronged.
Context: Numbers 5
5And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
6Speak unto the children of Israel, When a man or woman shall commit any sin that men commit, to do a trespass against the LORD, and that person be guilty;
7Then they shall confess their sin which they have done: and he shall recompense his trespass with the principal thereof, and add unto it the fifth part thereof, and give it unto him against whom he hath trespassed.
8But if the man have no kinsman to recompense the trespass unto, let the trespass be recompensed unto the LORD, even to the priest; beside the ram of the atonement, whereby an atonement shall be made for him.
9And every offering of all the holy things of the children of Israel, which they bring unto the priest, shall be his.
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.