Numbers 5:22 cpdv — May the cursed waters enter into your stomach, and may your womb swell and your thigh rot.’ And the woman shall respond…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"May the cursed waters enter into your stomach, and may your womb swell and your thigh rot.’ And the woman shall respond: ‘Amen, amen.’ "

— Numbers 5:22, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Numbers 5 — Context

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And he shall bind her by an oath, and he shall say: ‘If another man has not slept with you, and if you have not been polluted by forsaking the bed of your husband, these most bitter waters, into which I have gathered curses, shall not harm you.

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But if you have turned away from your husband, and also have been defiled, and have lain together with another man,

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these curses shall be thrown upon you: May the Lord turn you into a curse and an example among all his people. May he cause your thigh to rot, and may your abdomen swell up and burst out.

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May the cursed waters enter into your stomach, and may your womb swell and your thigh rot.’ And the woman shall respond: ‘Amen, amen.’

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And the priest shall write these curses in a little book, and then he shall erase them with the very bitter waters, into which he had gathered the curses,

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and he shall give it to her to drink. And when she has emptied it,

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the priest shall take from her hand the sacrifice of jealousy, and he shall elevate it before the Lord, and he shall impose it upon the altar. Yet only after he first

Numbers 5:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 5:22 say?
Numbers 5:22 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “May the cursed waters enter into your stomach, and may your womb swell and your thigh rot.’ And the woman shall respond: ‘Amen, amen.’ ”
Where is Numbers 5:22 in the Bible?
Numbers 5:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 5, verse 22.
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 5:22.
What translation should I read Numbers 5:22 in?
Numbers 5:22 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 5:22?
Numbers 5:22 reads (CPDV): “May the cursed waters enter into your stomach, and may your womb swell and your thigh rot.’ And the woman shall respond: ‘Amen, amen.’ ” 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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