Numbers 5:30 nasb — or when a spirit of jealousy comes over a man and he is jealous of his wife, he shall then make the woman stand before…

NASB

"or when a spirit of jealousy comes over a man and he is jealous of his wife, he shall then make the woman stand before the LORD, and the priest shall apply all this law to her."

— Numbers 5:30, NASB

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Numbers 5 — Context

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'When he has made her drink the water, then it shall come about, if she has defiled herself and has been unfaithful to her husband, that the water which brings a curse will go into her and cause bitterness, and her abdomen will swell and her thigh will waste away, and the woman will become a curse among her people.

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'But if the woman has not defiled herself and is clean, she will then be free and conceive children.

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'This is the law of jealousy: when a wife, being under the authority of her husband, goes astray and defiles herself,

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or when a spirit of jealousy comes over a man and he is jealous of his wife, he shall then make the woman stand before the LORD, and the priest shall apply all this law to her.

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'Moreover, the man will be free from guilt, but that woman shall bear her guilt.'"

Numbers 5:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Numbers 5:30 say?
Numbers 5:30 in the NASB reads: “or when a spirit of jealousy comes over a man and he is jealous of his wife, he shall then make the woman stand before the LORD, and the priest shall apply all this law to her.”
Where is Numbers 5:30 in the Bible?
Numbers 5:30 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 5, verse 30.
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 5:30.
What translation should I read Numbers 5:30 in?
Numbers 5:30 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 5:30?
Numbers 5:30 reads (NASB): “or when a spirit of jealousy comes over a man and he is jealous of his wife, he shall then make the woman stand before the LORD, and the priest shall apply all this law to her.” 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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