Numbers 5:28

Verse

But if the woman has not defiled herself and is clean, she will be unaffected and able to conceive children.

American Standard Version (1901)

And if the woman be not defiled, but be clean; then she shall be free, and shall conceive seed.

But if she is clean she will be free and will have offspring.

But if the woman has not made herself unclean by being unfaithful and is clean, she will not experience this punishment and she will still be able to have children.

King James (Authorized) Version

And if the woman be not defiled, but be clean; then she shall be free, and shall conceive seed.

One Unity Resource Bible

If the woman is not defiled, but is clean; then she shall be free, and shall conceive offspring.

Translation for Translators

But if she ◄is innocent/has not committed adultery►, her body will not be harmed, and she will still be able to give birth to children.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But if the woman is not defiled and if she is clean, then she must be free. She will be able to conceive children.

Noah Webster Bible

And if the woman is not defiled, but is clean; then she shall be free, and shall conceive seed.

World English Bible

If the woman isn’t defiled, but is clean; then she shall be free, and shall conceive offspring.

Young's Literal Translation

'And if the woman hath not been defiled, and is clean, then she hath been acquitted, and hath been sown [with] seed.

Context

The Adultery Test

²⁷When he has made her drink the water, if she has defiled herself and been unfaithful to her husband, then the water that brings a curse will enter her and cause bitter suffering; her belly will swell, her thigh will shrivel, and she will become accursed among her people.²⁸But if the woman has not defiled herself and is clean, she will be unaffected and able to conceive children.

Summary

This verse from the book of Numbers describes the ritual of the bitter water ordeal for a woman suspected of adultery. It illustrates the importance of honesty and faithfulness in relationships, as well as the consequences of unfaithfulness. The ritual serves as a test to determine the guilt or innocence of the accused, highlighting the significance of purity and integrity in the sight of God. Ultimately, it emphasizes the need for repentance and restoration in cases of wrongdoing, showing the importance of seeking forgiveness and reconciliation.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And if the woman be not defiled, but be clean,.... If she is not guilty of adultery, but pure from that sin: then she shall be free; from the effects of the bitter water; they shall have no such influence upon her, but she shall be as soured and healthful as ever; nay, the Jewish writers say more so, that if she had any sickness or disease upon her she would now be freed from it (n); the Targum of Jonathan has it, her splendour shall shine, the brightness and beauty of her countenance: and shall conceive seed; a man child, as the same Targum; and the Jewish writers say, if she was barren before, now she would be fruitful; but no more is meant by it than that her husband should receive her gladly, and she should live comfortably with him hereafter, and the blessing of God would be upon her, which would still be a confirmation of her chastity. (n) Maimon. Hilchot Sotah, c. 3. sect. 22.

Numbers 5:28

The Adultery Test

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Berean Standard Bible

But if the woman has not defiled herself and is clean, she will be unaffected and able to conceive children.

American Standard Version (1901)

And if the woman be not defiled, but be clean; then she shall be free, and shall conceive seed.

Bible in Basic English

But if she is clean she will be free and will have offspring.

Free Bible Version

But if the woman has not made herself unclean by being unfaithful and is clean, she will not experience this punishment and she will still be able to have children.

King James (Authorized) Version

And if the woman be not defiled, but be clean; then she shall be free, and shall conceive seed.

One Unity Resource Bible

If the woman is not defiled, but is clean; then she shall be free, and shall conceive offspring.

Translation for Translators

But if she ◄is innocent/has not committed adultery►, her body will not be harmed, and she will still be able to give birth to children.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But if the woman is not defiled and if she is clean, then she must be free. She will be able to conceive children.

Noah Webster Bible

And if the woman is not defiled, but is clean; then she shall be free, and shall conceive seed.

World English Bible

If the woman isn’t defiled, but is clean; then she shall be free, and shall conceive offspring.

Young's Literal Translation

'And if the woman hath not been defiled, and is clean, then she hath been acquitted, and hath been sown [with] seed.