Numbers 5:24

And he shall cause the woman to drink the bitter water that causeth the curse: and the water that causeth the curse shall enter into her, and become bitter.

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Other Translations for Numbers 5:24

BSB
He is to have the woman drink the bitter water that brings a curse, and it will enter her and cause her bitter suffering.
AKJV
And he shall cause the woman to drink the bitter water that causes the curse: and the water that causes the curse shall enter into her, and become bitter.
CPDV
and he shall give it to her to drink. And when she has emptied it,
ERV
and he shall make the woman drink the water of bitterness that causeth the curse: and the water that causeth the curse shall enter into her and become bitter.
NHEB
He shall make the woman drink the water of bitterness that causes the curse; and the water that causes the curse shall enter into her and become bitter.
SMT
And he caused the woman to drink the water of contradiction causing the curse; and the waters causing the curse shall come into her for contradiction.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Numbers 5:24

AndheshallcausethewomanH802Noun FemininetodrinkH8248VerbthebitterH4751waterH4325Noun MasculinethatcauseththecurseH779VerbandthewaterH4325Noun MasculinethatcauseththecurseH779VerbshallenterH935VerbintoherandbecomebitterH4751

Commentary for Numbers 5:24

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Numbers 5:24
Summary
Woman drinks potion, experiencing internal bitterness
Place
Tabernacle
Event
Woman forced to drink bitter water
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Ritual