If she has defiled herself by being unfaithful to her husband, the water that brings on the curse will cause bitter suffering. Her abdomen will swell and her womb will shrink, and her name will become a curse among her people.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

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

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And when he has made her to drink the water
For, as before observed, and here by Jarchi again, if she says I will no…

Matthew Henry

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…