And if the woman be not defiled, but be clean; then she shall be free, and shall conceive seed.
But if the woman is not guilty of adultery and is innocent, then she will be cleared of all charges and will be able to have children.
This verse promises that an innocent woman accused of adultery will be vindicated and blessed with the ability to bear children.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, which describes the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, this verse is part of a ritual outlined in Mosaic law for testing a wife's fidelity when her husband suspected adultery. The procedure involved the woman drinking bitter water that would bring a curse if she was guilty, but if she was innocent, she would be declared clean and blessed with the ability to conceive children, emphasizing God's role in upholding justice and family purity. This law reflected the ancient cultural emphasis on marital faithfulness and the importance of divine intervention in resolving disputes.
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