This is the law of jealousies, when a wife goeth aside to another instead of her husband, and is defiled;
This is the law for dealing with jealousy, when a wife is unfaithful to her husband and goes to another man instead, becoming impure.
This verse establishes the law for handling situations where a husband suspects his wife of adultery.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of ancient Israel during their wilderness journey after the Exodus, God provided laws to preserve the holiness and order of the community, including rituals for addressing marital suspicions. This verse is part of a larger passage in Numbers 5 that outlines a procedure for a husband to bring his wife before a priest if he suspected infidelity, using a divine ordeal to reveal the truth. It reflects the patriarchal society of the time, where adultery was seen as a violation of covenant relationships and a threat to family and tribal purity.
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