Numbers 5:12

Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, If any man's wife go aside, and commit a trespass against him,

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Other Translations for Numbers 5:12

BSB
"Speak to the Israelites and tell them that if any man's wife goes astray and is unfaithful to him
AKJV
Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them, If any man's wife go aside, and commit a trespass against him,
CPDV
"Speak to the sons of Israel, and you shall say to them: The man whose wife will have gone astray, and, disdaining her husband,
ERV
Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, If any man's wife go aside, and commit a trespass against him,
NHEB
"Speak to the children of Israel, and tell them: If any man's wife goes astray, and is unfaithful to him,
SMT
Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, A man, a man when his wife shall turn aside, and she covered a transgression against him,

Commentary for Numbers 5:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Numbers 5:12
Summary
Law regarding unfaithful wife
Event
Adultery law introduced
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Law