Numbers 5:30

Numbers 5:31 web — The man shall be free from iniquity, and that woman shall bear her iniquity.'"

World English Bible

"The man shall be free from iniquity, and that woman shall bear her iniquity.'""

— Numbers 5:31, World English Bible

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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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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

If the woman isn't defiled, but is clean; then she shall be free, and shall conceive seed.

"'This is the law of jealousy, when a wife, being under her husband, goes astray, and is defiled;

or when the spirit of jealousy comes on a man, and he is jealous of his wife; then he shall set the woman before Yahweh, and the priest shall execute on her all this law.

The man shall be free from iniquity, and that woman shall bear her iniquity.'"

Numbers 5:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 5:31 say?

Numbers 5:31 in the World English Bible reads: “The man shall be free from iniquity, and that woman shall bear her iniquity.'"”

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 (WEB): “The man shall be free from iniquity, and that woman shall bear her iniquity.'"” 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 web — The man shall be free from iniquity, and that woman shall bear her iniquity.'"

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Numbers 5 — Context

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