Numbers 5:13 - and a man lies with her carnally, and it is hidden from the eyes of her husband, and this is kept concealed, and she is defiled, and there is no witness against her, and she isn’t taken in the act;
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What does "Numbers 5:13" mean?
This verse is part of the "law of jealousy" described in Numbers 5:11-31. It outlines a specific, and rather complex, legal scenario dealing with suspected infidelity. Here's a breakdown of what Numbers 5:13 means:
"and a man lies with her carnally...": This refers to a man having sexual intercourse with the woman in question.
"...and it is hidden from the eyes of her husband...": The husband is unaware that this act has allegedly taken place.
"...and this is kept concealed...": The act of adultery is secret and not publicly known.
"...and she is defiled...": This indicates that, if the act occurred, the woman is considered ritually impure or unclean due to the alleged adultery.
"...and there is no witness against her...": There is no one who can testify to having seen her commit adultery.
"...and she isn't taken in the act;": She wasn't caught in the act of adultery.
In short, this verse describes a situation where a husband suspects his wife of infidelity, but there is no direct evidence (no witnesses and she wasn't caught in the act). This raises suspicion but makes proving the act difficult. The subsequent verses in Numbers detail a ritual to determine the woman's guilt or innocence in such a situation, involving bringing her before the priest and subjecting her to a specific oath and ordeal.
It is important to note that interpretations of this passage can vary. Some see it as a means to protect a woman from false accusations, while others view it as discriminatory.
Numbers 5:13 - and a man lies with her carnally, and it is hidden from the eyes of her husband, and this is kept concealed, and she is defiled, and there is no witness against her, and she isn’t taken in the act;
What does "Numbers 5:13" mean?
This verse is part of the "law of jealousy" described in Numbers 5:11-31. It outlines a specific, and rather complex, legal scenario dealing with suspected infidelity. Here's a breakdown of what Numbers 5:13 means:
"and a man lies with her carnally...": This refers to a man having sexual intercourse with the woman in question.
"...and it is hidden from the eyes of her husband...": The husband is unaware that this act has allegedly taken place.
"...and this is kept concealed...": The act of adultery is secret and not publicly known.
"...and she is defiled...": This indicates that, if the act occurred, the woman is considered ritually impure or unclean due to the alleged adultery.
"...and there is no witness against her...": There is no one who can testify to having seen her commit adultery.
"...and she isn't taken in the act;": She wasn't caught in the act of adultery.
In short, this verse describes a situation where a husband suspects his wife of infidelity, but there is no direct evidence (no witnesses and she wasn't caught in the act). This raises suspicion but makes proving the act difficult. The subsequent verses in Numbers detail a ritual to determine the woman's guilt or innocence in such a situation, involving bringing her before the priest and subjecting her to a specific oath and ordeal.
It is important to note that interpretations of this passage can vary. Some see it as a means to protect a woman from false accusations, while others view it as discriminatory.