Numbers 5:30

Numbers 5:31 nasb — 'Moreover, the man will be free from guilt, but that woman shall bear her guilt.'"

NASB

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

— Numbers 5:31, NASB

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Numbers 5:31 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Then shall the man be guiltless from iniquity, and this woman shall bear her iniquity. ”
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ASV
“And the man shall be free from iniquity, and that woman shall bear her iniquity. ”
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WEB
“The man shall be free from iniquity, and that woman shall bear her iniquity.'"”
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NET
“Then the man will be free from iniquity, but that woman will bear the consequences of her iniquity.’””
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DRB
“The husband shall be blameless, and she shall bear her iniquity. ”
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BBE
“Then the man will be free from all wrong, and the woman's sin will be on her.”
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KJVA
“Then shall the man be guiltless from iniquity, and this woman shall bear her iniquity. ”
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Numbers 5 — Context

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

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

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.

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

Numbers 5:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 5:31 say?

Numbers 5:31 in the NASB reads: “'Moreover, the man will be free from guilt, but that woman shall bear her guilt.'"”

Where is Numbers 5:31 in the Bible?

Numbers 5:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 5, verse 31.

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 5:31.

What translation should I read Numbers 5:31 in?

Numbers 5:31 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 5:31?

Numbers 5:31 reads (NASB): “'Moreover, the man will be free from guilt, but that woman shall bear her guilt.'"” 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.

Numbers 5:31 nasb — 'Moreover, the man will be free from guilt, but that woman shall bear her guilt.'"

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