KJV ORIGINAL
And the priest shall bring her near, and set her before the LORD:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The priest will bring her close and place her before the LORD.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The priest is presenting the woman directly before God for judgment in this serious matter.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the ritual for a woman suspected of adultery, called the 'ordeal of bitter water.' In ancient Israel, when a husband suspected his wife of unfaithfulness but had no proof, this ceremony allowed God to reveal the truth. The ritual took place at the tabernacle, emphasizing that God Himself would judge the situation rather than human courts.
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