Numbers 5:16
Numbers 5:16 in Multiple Translations
The priest is to bring the wife forward and have her stand before the LORD.
And the priest shall bring her near, and set her before the LORD:
And the priest shall bring her near, and set her before Jehovah:
And the priest will make her come near and put her before the Lord;
The priest is to lead the wife forward and have her stand before the Lord.
And the Priest shall bring her, and set her before the Lord.
'And the priest hath brought her near, and hath caused her to stand before Jehovah,
The priest shall bring her near, and set her before the LORD.
And the priest shall bring her near, and set her before the LORD:
The priest therefore shall offer it, and set it before the Lord.
The priest must tell the woman to stand in front of the altar in my presence.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 5:16
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Numbers 5:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הִקְרִ֥יב
אֹתָ֖/הּ
הַ/כֹּהֵ֑ן
וְ/הֶֽעֱמִדָ֖/הּ
לִ/פְנֵ֥י
יְהוָֽה
וְ/הִקְרִ֥יב
qârab
H7126
to present
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms
אֹתָ֖/הּ
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
הַ/כֹּהֵ֑ן
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-ms
וְ/הֶֽעֱמִדָ֖/הּ
ʻâmad
H5975
to stand
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms | Suff
לִ/פְנֵ֥י
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | N-cp
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 5:16
וְ/הִקְרִ֥יב
qârab
H7126
"to present"
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms
To approach or come near someone or something, often with a sense of purpose or intention, like Moses approaching the burning bush in Exodus 3:5. This word can also mean to bring someone or something near, as in presenting an offering to God.
Definition: : come/approach 1) to come near, approach, enter into, draw near 1a) (Qal) to approach, draw near 1b) (Niphal) to be brought near 1c) (Piel) to cause to approach, bring near, cause to draw near 1d) (Hiphil) to bring near, bring, present
Usage: Occurs in 263 OT verses. KJV: (cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw near (nigh), go (near), be at hand, join, be near, offer, present, produce, make ready, stand, take. See also: Genesis 12:11; Leviticus 22:22; 1 Samuel 10:21.
אֹתָ֖/הּ
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/כֹּהֵ֑ן
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
וְ/הֶֽעֱמִדָ֖/הּ
ʻâmad
H5975
"to stand"
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms | Suff
Means 'to stand' in a strong sense, like in Exodus 17:12 where Moses stood with his arms up to help Israel win a battle.
Definition: : stand/stop/establish 1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of 1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease 1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast 1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground 1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright 1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against 1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain 1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect 1b4) to present (one) before (king) 1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be presented, be caused to stand, be stood before
Usage: Occurs in 497 OT verses. KJV: abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. See also: Genesis 18:8; Joshua 21:44; 1 Chronicles 6:17.
לִ/פְנֵ֥י
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Prep | N-cp
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
Study Notes — Numbers 5:16
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- Context
- Cross References
- Numbers 5:16 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 5:16
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 5:16
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 5:16
- Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 5:16
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 5:16
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 5:16
- Sermons on Numbers 5:16
Context — The Adultery Test
14and if a feeling of jealousy comes over her husband and he suspects his wife who has defiled herself—or if a feeling of jealousy comes over him and he suspects her even though she has not defiled herself—
15then he is to bring his wife to the priest. He must also bring for her an offering of a tenth of an ephah of barley flour. He is not to pour oil over it or put frankincense on it, because it is a grain offering for jealousy, an offering of memorial as a reminder of iniquity.
16The priest is to bring the wife forward and have her stand before the LORD.
17Then he is to take some holy water in a clay jar and put some of the dust from the tabernacle floor into the water. 18After the priest has the woman stand before the LORD, he is to let down her hair and place in her hands the grain offering of memorial, which is the grain offering for jealousy. The priest is to hold the bitter water that brings a curse.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Revelation 2:22–23 | Behold, I will cast her onto a bed of sickness, and those who commit adultery with her will suffer great tribulation unless they repent of her deeds. Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 17:10 | I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve. |
| 3 | Hebrews 13:4 | Marriage should be honored by all and the marriage bed kept undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers. |
| 4 | Leviticus 1:3 | If one’s offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he is to present an unblemished male. He must bring it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting for its acceptance before the LORD. |
Numbers 5:16 Summary
In Numbers 5:16, the priest brings the wife forward to stand before the Lord, symbolizing her accountability to God for her actions. This verse teaches us that we are all accountable to God and that He is sovereign over our lives (as seen in Psalm 139:1-6). By standing before the Lord, we recognize His authority and submit to His guidance, just as the Israelites did in Exodus 19:17. This principle remains relevant today, reminding us to seek God's wisdom and direction in our lives, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the priest bring the wife forward in Numbers 5:16?
The priest brings the wife forward to stand before the Lord as a symbol of her accountability to God for her actions, as seen in Numbers 5:16, and to undergo a ritual to determine her guilt or innocence, similar to the way God holds us accountable for our actions in Romans 14:12.
What is the significance of standing before the Lord in this context?
Standing before the Lord signifies the wife's submission to God's judgment and her recognition of His sovereignty over her life, much like the way the Israelites stood before the Lord at Mount Sinai in Exodus 19:17.
Is this ritual still applicable today?
While the specific ritual described in Numbers 5:16 is not directly applicable today, the principle of accountability to God and the importance of seeking His guidance in times of uncertainty remain relevant, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6.
What can we learn from the priest's role in this verse?
The priest's role in Numbers 5:16 teaches us about the importance of spiritual leadership and guidance in our lives, as seen in Hebrews 13:17, and the need to seek God's wisdom and direction in times of uncertainty.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to stand before the Lord, and how can I apply this concept to my own life?
- How can I submit to God's sovereignty over my life, even in difficult or uncertain circumstances?
- What are some ways I can seek God's guidance and wisdom in my decision-making, and how can I trust in His goodness and love for me?
- How can I balance the need for accountability with the importance of grace and forgiveness in my relationships with others?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 5:16
And the priest shall bring her near,.... Or "offer it", as the Vulgate Latin version, that is, the offering of jealousy: and set her before the Lord; or "it", the offering; for which the Tigurine
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 5:16
And a man lie with her carnally, and it be hid from the eyes of her husband, and be kept close, and she be defiled, and there be no witness against her, neither she be taken with the manner; No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 5:16
i.e. the woman; but of her he speaks, ; or it, i.e. the offering, which is last spoken of, so the feminine gender is put for the masculine or the neuter, of both which we have instances. Before the Lord, i.e. before the sanctuary where the ark was.
Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 5:16
Numbers 5:16 And the priest shall bring her near, and set her before the LORD:Ver. 16. Set her before the Lord.] Whose the judgment was; that, if guilty, she might be scared from submitting herself to this trial; since God knows all our thefts.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 5:16
16. before Jehovah] Probably at the altar of burnt-offering; it was impossible for her to be admitted into the Tabernacle.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 5:16
16. Bring her near — The pronoun her may in the Hebrew be translated it, and refer to the offering, since the woman is presented in Numbers 5:18, and since it was the office of the priest to present unto Jehovah all offerings.
Sermons on Numbers 5:16
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Week of Meetings-08 Rome-Religion-and the Second Advent by Dwight Pentecost | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on a specific verse from the Bible, Revelation 17:3, which describes a woman riding a beast. The woman represents a powerful entity that has gai |
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Crusade 1957 by Billy Graham | This sermon emphasizes the importance of examining and surrendering our hearts to God. It delves into the sinful, wicked, rebellious, and hardened nature of the human heart, highli |
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The Judgment of God and the Great White Throne! by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of God's revelation and warns about the consequences of its removal. He highlights that on Judgment Day, all the knowledge an |
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Marvelous Benefits of Repentance by Ralph Mahoney | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the four benefits that come to those who truly repent. He emphasizes the importance of acknowledging sin, confessing it, making restitution, |
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The Lord Examines Our Paths by Derek Prince | Derek Prince emphasizes the profound truth that every action and motive of our lives is fully exposed to the Lord, who meticulously examines our paths. There is no hiding from God' |
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Design or Intention Constitutes Character by Charles Finney | Charles Finney emphasizes that a person's moral character is defined by their ultimate intention rather than their actions or subordinate intentions. He explains the distinction be |
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Having a Perfect Heart by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the possibility of walking before the Lord with a perfect heart, encouraging believers to earnestly desire obedience to God's command. He explains that p |