Numbers 5:17

New International Reader's Version

He must pour some holy water into a clay jar. He must get some dust from the floor of the holy tent. And he must put it into the water.

Cross References

Job 2:12

When they got closer to where he lived, they could see him. But they could hardly recognize him. They began to weep out loud. They tore their robes and sprinkled dust on their heads.

Exodus 30:18

“Make a large bronze bowl for washing. Make a bronze stand to put it on. Place the bowl between the tent of meeting and the altar. Put water in it.

Jeremiah 17:13

Lord, you are Israel’s only hope. Everyone who deserts you will be put to shame. The names of those who turn away from you will be listed among the dead. Lord, they have deserted you. You are the spring of water that gives life.

Lamentations 3:29

Let him bury his face in the dust. There might still be hope for him.

Numbers 5:16

“ ‘The priest must have her stand in front of the Lord.

Numbers 5:18

The priest must have the woman stand in front of the Lord. Then he must untie her hair. He must place in her hands the offering that calls attention to the wrong thing a person has done. It is the grain offering for being jealous. The priest must keep the bitter water with him. It is the water that brings a curse.

John 8:6

They were trying to trap Jesus with that question. They wanted to have a reason to bring charges against him. But Jesus bent down and started to write on the ground with his finger.

John 8:8

He bent down again and wrote on the ground.