Numbers 5:29

New Living Translation

“This is the ritual law for dealing with suspicion. If a woman goes astray and defiles herself while under her husband’s authority,

Cross References

Ezekiel 33:26

Murderers! Idolaters! Adulterers! Should the land belong to you?’

Leviticus 11:46

“These are the instructions regarding land animals, birds, marine creatures, and animals that scurry along the ground.

Leviticus 13:59

“These are the instructions for dealing with mildew that contaminates woolen or linen clothing or fabric or anything made of leather. This is how the priest will determine whether these items are ceremonially clean or unclean.”

Leviticus 7:11

“These are the instructions regarding the different kinds of peace offerings that may be presented to the Lord.

Numbers 5:12

“Give the following instructions to the people of Israel. “Suppose a man’s wife goes astray, and she is unfaithful to her husband

Numbers 5:15

the husband must bring his wife to the priest. He must also bring an offering of two quarts of barley flour to be presented on her behalf. Do not mix it with olive oil or frankincense, for it is a jealousy offering—an offering to prove whether or not she is guilty.

Numbers 5:19

The priest will then put the woman under oath and say to her, ‘If no other man has had sex with you, and you have not gone astray and defiled yourself while under your husband’s authority, may you be immune from the effects of this bitter water that brings on the curse.

Numbers 5:28

But if she has not defiled herself and is pure, then she will be unharmed and will still be able to have children.

Numbers 5:30

or if a man becomes jealous and is suspicious that his wife has been unfaithful, the husband must present his wife before the Lord, and the priest will apply this entire ritual law to her.