Numbers 5:13 net — and a man goes to bed with her, for sexual relations, without her husband knowing it, and it is hidden that she has def…

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"and a man goes to bed with her, for sexual relations, without her husband knowing it, and it is hidden that she has defiled herself, since there was no witness against her, nor was she caught–"

— Numbers 5:13, NET Bible

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Numbers 5 — Context

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Every man’s holy things will be his; whatever any man gives the priest will be his.’”

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The Jealousy Ordeal The LORD spoke to Moses:

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“Speak to the Israelites and tell them,‘If any man’s wife goes astray and behaves unfaithfully toward him,

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and a man goes to bed with her, for sexual relations, without her husband knowing it, and it is hidden that she has defiled herself, since there was no witness against her, nor was she caught–

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and if jealous feelings come over him and he becomes suspicious of his wife, when she is defiled; or if jealous feelings come over him and he becomes suspicious of his wife, when she is not defiled–

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then the man must bring his wife to the priest, and he must bring the offering required for her, one tenth of an ephah of barley meal; he must not pour olive oil on it or put frankincense on it, because it is a grain offering of suspicion, a grain offering for remembering, for bringing iniquity to remembrance.

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“‘Then the priest will bring her near and have her stand before the LORD.

Numbers 5:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Numbers 5:13 say?
Numbers 5:13 in the NET Bible reads: “and a man goes to bed with her, for sexual relations, without her husband knowing it, and it is hidden that she has defiled herself, since there was no witness against her, nor was she caught–”
Where is Numbers 5:13 in the Bible?
Numbers 5:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 5, verse 13.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 5:13.
What translation should I read Numbers 5:13 in?
Numbers 5:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Numbers 5:13?
Numbers 5:13 reads (NET): “and a man goes to bed with her, for sexual relations, without her husband knowing it, and it is hidden that she has defiled herself, since there was no witness against her, nor was she caught–” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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