Or when the spirit of jealousy cometh upon him, and he be jealous over his wife, and shall set the woman before the LORD, and the priest shall execute upon her all this law.
Or when a spirit of jealousy comes over a husband and he becomes jealous of his wife, he shall bring the woman before the LORD, and the priest shall carry out all of this law upon her.
This verse describes when a husband suspects his wife of unfaithfulness and brings her before God through the priest to resolve the matter according to the law.
📚 Historical Context
In the ancient Israelite community, as described in the Book of Numbers, God provided laws to maintain ritual purity and social order among the people during their wilderness journey. This verse is part of a specific ritual for handling a husband's jealousy over his wife's suspected unfaithfulness, where the woman was brought before the priest for a divine test involving bitter water. This practice reflected the patriarchal culture of the time, emphasizing God's role in resolving marital disputes and upholding covenant faithfulness.
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