Numbers 5:22

And this water that causeth the curse shall go into thy bowels, to make thy belly to swell, and thy thigh to rot: And the woman shall say, Amen, amen.

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Other Translations for Numbers 5:22

BSB

May this water that brings a curse enter your stomach and cause your belly to swell and your thigh to shrivel.' Then the woman is to say, 'Amen, Amen.'

AKJV

And this water that causes the curse shall go into your bowels, to make your belly to swell, and your thigh to rot: And the woman shall say, Amen, amen.

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.'

ERV

and this water that causeth the curse shall go into thy bowels, and make thy belly to swell, and thy thigh to fall away: and the woman shall say, Amen, Amen.

NHEB

and this water that brings a curse will go into your bowels, and make your body swell, and your thigh fall away.' The woman shall say, 'Amen, Amen.'

SMT

And the waters causing the curse shall come into thy bowels, and cause thy belly to come forth, and thy thigh to fall. And the woman said, Amen, amen.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Numbers 5:22

AndthiswaterH4325Noun MasculinethatcauseththecurseH779VerbshallgoH935VerbintothybowelsH4578Noun MasculinetomakethybellyH990Noun FemininetoswellH6638VerbandthythighH3409Noun FemininetorotH5307VerbAndthewomanH802Noun FeminineshallsayH559Verb AmenH543 amenH543

Commentary for Numbers 5:22

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Numbers 5:22

Summary

Water enters body causing physical deterioration and suffering

Place

Tabernacle

Event

Curse takes physical effect

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC