Numbers 5:30

Verse

or when a feeling of jealousy comes over a husband and he suspects his wife. He is to have the woman stand before the LORD, and the priest is to apply to her this entire law.

American Standard Version (1901)

or when the spirit of jealousy cometh upon a man, and he is jealous of his wife; then shall he set the woman before Jehovah, and the priest shall execute upon her all this law.

Bible in Basic English

Or for a husband who, in a bitter spirit, has doubts in his heart about his wife; let him take her to the priest, who will put in force this law.

Free Bible Version

or when a husband starts feeling jealous and becomes suspicious of his wife. He shall have his wife stand before the Lord, and the priest is to carry out every part of this rule.

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

One Unity Resource Bible

or when the spirit of jealousy comes on a man, and he is jealous of his wife; then he shall set the woman before Adonai , and the priest shall execute on her all this Torah ·Teaching·.

Translation for Translators

or when a man is jealous and suspects that his wife has had sex with another man. The priest must tell that woman to stand at the altar in my presence and obey these instructions.

Unlocked Literal Bible

It is the law for a man with a spirit of jealousy when he is jealous of his wife. He must bring the woman before Yahweh, and the priest must do to her everything that this law of jealousy describes.

Noah Webster Bible

Or when the spirit of jealousy cometh upon him, and he is jealous over his wife, and shall set the woman before the LORD, and the priest shall execute upon her all this law.

World English Bible

or when the spirit of jealousy comes on a man, and he is jealous of his wife; then he shall set the woman before Yahweh, and the priest shall execute on her all this law.

Young's Literal Translation

or when a spirit of jealousy passeth over a man, and he hath been jealous of his wife, then he hath caused the woman to stand before Jehovah, and the priest hath done to her all this law,

Context

The Adultery Test

²⁹This is the law of jealousy when a wife goes astray and defiles herself while under her husband’s authority,³⁰or when a feeling of jealousy comes over a husband and he suspects his wife. He is to have the woman stand before the LORD, and the priest is to apply to her this entire law.³¹The husband will be free from guilt, but the woman shall bear her iniquity.”

Summary

Numbers 5:30 underscores the seriousness of the law of jealousy in cases of suspected infidelity. This verse highlights the importance of trusting God's judgment and justice, as the ultimate truth will be revealed through the ordeal. It serves as a reminder that God sees and knows all things, and He will bring hidden sins to light. The passage encourages faith in God's righteousness and the purification of His people from unfaithfulness.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Or when the spirit of jealousy cometh upon him, and he be jealous over his wife,.... See Gill on Num 5:14, and shall set the woman before the Lord; has carried the matter so far as to bring his wife to the priest or civil magistrate, and declare his suspicion, and the ground of it: and the priest shall execute upon her all this law; he shall proceed according to the law, and perform every rite and ceremony required; nor could any stop be put to it, unless the woman owned she was defiled.