But if thou hast gone aside to another instead of thy husband, and if thou be defiled, and some man have lain with thee beside thine husband:
But if you have been unfaithful to your husband and been with another man besides your husband:
This verse addresses a wife who may have committed adultery against her husband.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, God provides laws to the Israelites through Moses during their wilderness journey, emphasizing community purity and moral standards. This specific verse is part of a ritual known as the test for an unfaithful wife, where a husband suspects adultery, involving a priest and a ceremonial ordeal to reveal the truth. The law reflects the ancient Israelite culture's strict emphasis on marital fidelity and the social consequences of infidelity to maintain order in the community.
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