Numbers 5:14 cpdv — if the spirit of jealousy stirs up the husband against his wife, who either has been polluted or is being assailed with…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"if the spirit of jealousy stirs up the husband against his wife, who either has been polluted or is being assailed with a false suspicion, "

— Numbers 5:14, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Numbers 5 — Context

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And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

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“Speak to the sons of Israel, and you shall say to them: The man whose wife will have gone astray, and, disdaining her husband,

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will have slept with another man, and if her husband cannot discover it, but the adultery is secret, and if it cannot be proved by witnesses, because she was not caught in the shameful act,

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if the spirit of jealousy stirs up the husband against his wife, who either has been polluted or is being assailed with a false suspicion,

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he shall bring her to the priest, and he shall offer an oblation for her, a tenth part of native barley meal. He shall not pour oil over it, nor shall he place frankincense on it, because it is a sacrifice for jealousy, or an oblation investigating adultery.

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Therefore, the priest shall offer it, and he shall set it in the sight of the Lord.

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And he shall take up holy water in an earthen vessel, and he shall cast a little earth from the pavement of the tabernacle into it.

Numbers 5:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 5:14 say?
Numbers 5:14 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “if the spirit of jealousy stirs up the husband against his wife, who either has been polluted or is being assailed with a false suspicion, ”
Where is Numbers 5:14 in the Bible?
Numbers 5:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 5, verse 14.
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 5:14.
What translation should I read Numbers 5:14 in?
Numbers 5:14 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 5:14?
Numbers 5:14 reads (CPDV): “if the spirit of jealousy stirs up the husband against his wife, who either has been polluted or is being assailed with a false suspicion, ” 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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