When the priest has presented the woman before the Lord, he must unbind her hair and place in her hands the offering of proof—the jealousy offering to determine whether her husband’s suspicions are justified. The priest will stand before her, holding the jar of bitter water that brings a curse to those who are guilty.
Commentaries
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The trial of jealousy. Since the crime of adultery is especially defiling and destructive of the very foundations of social order, the whole subjec…
John Gill
JohnGill
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century
And the priest shall set the woman before the Lord
In the east of the tabernacle, with her face to the west, where w…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century
This law would make the women of Israel vigilant against giving cause for suspicion. On the other hand, it would prevent the cruel treatment such s…
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes