ESV Reformation Study Bible – Num 5:11–31
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Num 5:11–31

5:11–31 A procedure is described by which the priest could determine whether a woman accused of unfaithfulness by her husband was guilty or innocent. If she was guilty, God would make her sick and unable to bear children (v. 27); if innocent, she would be able to bear children (v. 28).