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or if the spirit of jealousy comes upon him and he becomes jealous of his wife, although she has not defiled herself— <a href="/nasb_/numbers/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> if an attitude of jealousy comes over him and he is jealous of his wife when she has defiled herself, or if an attitude of jealousy comes over him and he is jealous of his wife when she has not defiled herself, <a href="/nasb/numbers/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> if a spirit of jealousy comes over him and he is jealous of his wife when she has defiled herself, or if a spirit of jealousy comes over him and he is jealous of his wife when she has not defiled herself, <a href="/nasb77/numbers/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> if a spirit of jealousy comes over him and he is jealous of his wife when she has defiled herself, or if a spirit of jealousy comes over him and he is jealous of his wife when she has not defiled herself, <a href="/lsb/numbers/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> if a spirit of jealousy comes over him and he is jealous of his wife and she has defiled herself, or if a spirit of jealousy comes over him and he is jealous of his wife but she has not defiled herself, <a href="/amp/numbers/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and if a spirit (sense, attitude) of jealousy comes over him and he is jealous and angry at his wife who has defiled herself—or if a spirit of jealousy comes over him and he is jealous of his wife when she has not defiled herself— <a href="/csb/numbers/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> and if a feeling of jealousy comes over the husband and he becomes jealous because of his wife who has defiled herself—or if a feeling of jealousy comes over him and he becomes jealous of her though she has not defiled herself— <a href="/hcsb/numbers/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> and if a feeling of jealousy comes over the husband and he becomes jealous because of his wife who has defiled herself—or if a feeling of jealousy comes over him and he becomes jealous of her though she has not defiled herself— <a href="/asv/numbers/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> and the spirit of jealousy come upon him, and he be jealous of his wife, and she be defiled: or if the spirit of jealousy come upon him, and he be jealous of his wife, and she be not defiled: <a href="/erv/numbers/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> and the spirit of jealousy come upon him, and he be jealous of his wife, and she be defiled: or if the spirit of jealousy come upon him, and he be jealous of his wife, and she be not defiled: <a href="/gwt/numbers/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "A husband may have a fit of jealousy and suspect his wife, whether she was actually unfaithful or not. <a href="/isv/numbers/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> If an attitude of jealousy overcomes him so that he becomes jealous at his wife when she is defiled, or if an attitude of jealousy overcomes him and he becomes jealous of his wife even though she isn't defiled, <a href="/msb/numbers/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> and if a feeling of jealousy comes over her husband and he suspects his wife who has defiled herself?or if a feeling of jealousy comes over him and he suspects her even though she has not defiled herself? <a href="/net/numbers/5.htm">NET Bible</a> and if jealous feelings come over him and he becomes suspicious of his wife, when she is defiled; or if jealous feelings come over him and he becomes suspicious of his wife, when she is not defiled-- <a href="/nheb/numbers/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and the spirit of jealousy comes on him, and he is jealous of his wife, and she is defiled: or if the spirit of jealousy comes on him, and he is jealous of his wife, and she isn't defiled: <a href="/wbt/numbers/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the spirit of jealousy shall come upon him, and he be jealous of his wife, and she be defiled: or if the spirit of jealousy shall come upon him, and he be jealous of his wife, and she be not defiled: <a href="/web/numbers/5.htm">World English Bible</a> and the spirit of jealousy comes on him, and he is jealous of his wife and she is defiled; or if the spirit of jealousy comes on him, and he is jealous of his wife and she isn’t defiled; <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/numbers/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and a spirit of jealousy has passed over him, and he has been jealous [for] his wife, and she has been defiled—or a spirit of jealousy has passed over him, and he has been jealous [for] his wife, and she has not been defiled— <a href="/ylt/numbers/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and a spirit of jealousy hath passed over him, and he hath been jealous of his wife, and she hath been defiled; -- or, a spirit of jealousy hath passed over him, and he hath been jealous of his wife, and she hath not been defiled -- <a href="/slt/numbers/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the spirit of jealousy passed upon him, and he was jealous of his wife, and she was defiled: or the spirit of jealousy passed upon him, and he was jealous of his wife, and she was not defiled:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/numbers/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> If the spirit of jealousy stir up the husband against his wife, who either is defiled, or is charged with false suspicion, <a href="/cpdv/numbers/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> if the spirit of jealousy stirs up the husband against his wife, who either has been polluted or is being assailed with a false suspicion, <a href="/nabre/numbers/5.htm">New American Bible</a> or if a man is overcome by a feeling of jealousy that makes him suspect his wife, and she has defiled herself; or if a man is overcome by a feeling of jealousy that makes him suspect his wife and she has not defiled herself— <a href="/nrsvce/numbers/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> if a spirit of jealousy comes on him, and he is jealous of his wife who has defiled herself; or if a spirit of jealousy comes on him, and he is jealous of his wife, though she has not defiled herself;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/numbers/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the temper of jealousy comes upon him and he be jealous of his wife and she is defiled; or if the temper of jealousy comes upon him and he becomes jealous of his wife and she is not defiled, <a href="/hpbt/numbers/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And a spirit of jealousy shall come on her husband and he becomes jealous against his wife when she was defiled, or a spirit of jealousy will come upon him and he becomes jealous against his wife when she was not defiled.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/numbers/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> and the spirit of jealousy come upon him, and he be jealous of his wife, and she be defiled; or if the spirit of jealousy come upon him, and he be jealous of his wife, and she be not defiled; <a href="/sep/numbers/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> and there should come upon him a spirit of jealousy, and he should be jealous of his wife, and she be defiled; or there should come upon him a spirit of jealousy, and he should be jealous of his wife, and she should not be defiled; <a href="/parallel/numbers/5-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=1555" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/numbers/5.htm">The Adultery Test</a> …13by sleeping with another man, and it is concealed from her husband and her impurity is undetected (since there is no witness against her and she was not caught in the act), 14<a href="/hebrew/7307.htm" title="7307: rū·aḥ- (N-csc) -- Breath, wind, spirit. From ruwach; wind; by resemblance breath.">and if a feeling</a> <a href="/hebrew/7068.htm" title="7068: qin·’āh (N-fs) -- Ardor, zeal, jealousy. From qana'; jealousy or envy.">of jealousy</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: wə·‘ā·ḇar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">comes over</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">her husband</a> <a href="/hebrew/7065.htm" title="7065: wə·qin·nê (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To be jealous or zealous. A primitive root; to be zealous, i.e. jealous or envious.">and he suspects</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: ’iš·tōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">his wife</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: wə·hi·w (Conj-w:: Pro-3fs) -- He, she, it. ">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/2930.htm" title="2930: niṭ·mā·’āh (V-Nifal-Perf-3fs) -- To be or become unclean. A primitive root; to be foul, especially in a ceremial or moral sense.">has defiled herself—</a> <a href="/hebrew/176.htm" title="176: ’ōw- (Conj) -- Or. Presumed to be the constructive or genitival form of -av; short for 'avvah; desire; hence or, also if.">or</a> <a href="/hebrew/7307.htm" title="7307: rū·aḥ- (N-csc) -- Breath, wind, spirit. From ruwach; wind; by resemblance breath.">if a feeling</a> <a href="/hebrew/7068.htm" title="7068: qin·’āh (N-fs) -- Ardor, zeal, jealousy. From qana'; jealousy or envy.">of jealousy</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: ‘ā·ḇar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">comes over</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">him</a> <a href="/hebrew/7065.htm" title="7065: wə·qin·nê (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To be jealous or zealous. A primitive root; to be zealous, i.e. jealous or envious.">and he suspects</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: ’iš·tōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">her</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: wə·hî (Conj-w:: Pro-3fs) -- He, she, it. ">even though she</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">has not</a> <a href="/hebrew/2930.htm" title="2930: niṭ·mā·’āh (V-Nifal-Perf-3fs) -- To be or become unclean. A primitive root; to be foul, especially in a ceremial or moral sense.">defiled herself—</a> 15then he is to bring his wife to the priest. He must also bring for her an offering of a tenth of an ephah of barley flour. He is not to pour oil over it or put frankincense on it, because it is a grain offering for jealousy, an offering of memorial as a reminder of iniquity.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/proverbs/6-34.htm">Proverbs 6:34</a> For jealousy enrages a husband, and he will show no mercy in the day of vengeance. <a href="/songs/8-6.htm">Song of Solomon 8:6</a> Set me as a seal over your heart, as a seal upon your arm. For love is as strong as death, its jealousy as unrelenting as Sheol. Its sparks are fiery flames, the fiercest blaze of all. <a href="/genesis/30-1.htm">Genesis 30:1-2</a> When Rachel saw that she was not bearing any children for Jacob, she envied her sister. “Give me children, or I will die!” she said to Jacob. / Jacob became angry with Rachel and said, “Am I in the place of God, who has withheld children from you?” <a href="/1_samuel/18-8.htm">1 Samuel 18:8-9</a> And Saul was furious and resented this song. “They have ascribed tens of thousands to David,” he said, “but only thousands to me. What more can he have but the kingdom?” / And from that day forward Saul kept a jealous eye on David. <a href="/1_kings/21-4.htm">1 Kings 21:4</a> So Ahab went to his palace, sullen and angry because Naboth the Jezreelite had told him, “I will not give you the inheritance of my fathers.” He lay down on his bed, turned his face away, and refused to eat. <a href="/job/5-2.htm">Job 5:2</a> For resentment kills a fool, and envy slays the simple. <a href="/proverbs/27-4.htm">Proverbs 27:4</a> Wrath is cruel and anger is like a flood, but who can withstand jealousy? <a href="/ezekiel/16-38.htm">Ezekiel 16:38</a> And I will sentence you to the punishment of women who commit adultery and those who shed blood; so I will bring upon you the wrath of your bloodshed and jealousy. <a href="/ezekiel/23-25.htm">Ezekiel 23:25</a> And I will set My jealous rage against you, and they will deal with you in fury. They will cut off your noses and ears, and your survivors will fall by the sword. They will seize your sons and daughters, and your remnant will be consumed by fire. <a href="/isaiah/54-5.htm">Isaiah 54:5</a> For your husband is your Maker—the LORD of Hosts is His name—the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; He is called the God of all the earth. <a href="/jeremiah/3-14.htm">Jeremiah 3:14</a> “Return, O faithless children,” declares the LORD, “for I am your master, and I will take you—one from a city and two from a family—and bring you to Zion. <a href="/hosea/2-2.htm">Hosea 2:2</a> Rebuke your mother, rebuke her, for she is not My wife, and I am not her husband. Let her remove the adultery from her face and the unfaithfulness from between her breasts. <a href="/matthew/5-28.htm">Matthew 5:28</a> But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. <a href="/matthew/19-9.htm">Matthew 19:9</a> Now I tell you that whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another woman commits adultery.” <a href="/mark/10-11.htm">Mark 10:11-12</a> So He told them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. / And if a woman divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the spirit of jealousy come on him, and he be jealous of his wife, and she be defiled: or if the spirit of jealousy come on him, and he be jealous of his wife, and she be not defiled:<a href="/numbers/5-30.htm">Numbers 5:30</a> Or when the spirit of jealousy cometh upon him, and he be jealous over his wife, and shall set the woman before the LORD, and the priest shall execute upon her all this law.<a href="/proverbs/6-34.htm">Proverbs 6:34</a> For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.<a href="/songs/8-6.htm">Song of Solomon 8:6</a> Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm: for love is strong as death; jealousy is cruel as the grave: the coals thereof are coals of fire, which hath a most vehement flame.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/leviticus/26-16.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/numbers/5-13.htm">Defiled</a> <a href="/genesis/37-33.htm">Doubt</a> <a href="/james/1-6.htm">Doubts</a> <a href="/leviticus/19-18.htm">Feelings</a> <a href="/numbers/2-2.htm">Good</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-41.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/numbers/5-13.htm">Herself</a> <a href="/numbers/5-13.htm">Husband</a> <a href="/genesis/38-13.htm">Husband's</a> <a href="/leviticus/19-7.htm">Impure</a> <a href="/exodus/34-14.htm">Jealous</a> <a href="/james/3-16.htm">Jealousy</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-30.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/leviticus/20-27.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/numbers/5-30.htm">Suspects</a> <a href="/numbers/5-12.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/5-19.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/numbers/5-20.htm">Defiled</a> <a href="/numbers/5-25.htm">Doubt</a> <a href="/numbers/5-30.htm">Doubts</a> <a href="/numbers/5-30.htm">Feelings</a> <a href="/numbers/10-29.htm">Good</a> <a href="/numbers/5-30.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/numbers/5-28.htm">Herself</a> <a href="/numbers/5-19.htm">Husband</a> <a href="/numbers/5-20.htm">Husband's</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/23-9.htm">Impure</a> <a href="/numbers/5-30.htm">Jealous</a> <a href="/numbers/5-15.htm">Jealousy</a> <a href="/numbers/13-32.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/numbers/5-30.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/numbers/5-30.htm">Suspects</a> <a href="/numbers/5-15.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 5</div>1. <a href="/numbers/5-1.htm">The unclean are removed out of camp</a> 5. <a href="/numbers/5-5.htm">Restitution is to be made in trespass</a> 11. <a href="/numbers/5-11.htm">The trial of jealously</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/numbers/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>and if a feeling of jealousy comes over her husband In the ancient Near Eastern context, jealousy within marriage was a significant issue, often linked to concerns about lineage and inheritance. The Hebrew term for jealousy here can also imply a sense of protective zeal. This reflects the cultural importance of marital fidelity and the husband's role as protector of the family unit. Jealousy in this context is not merely an emotional response but a legal and social concern that could affect the entire community.and he suspects his wife who has defiled herself The suspicion of defilement indicates a breach of the marital covenant, which was considered a serious offense in Israelite society. Adultery was not only a personal betrayal but also a violation of God's commandments, specifically the seventh commandment (<a href="/exodus/20-14.htm">Exodus 20:14</a>). The term "defiled" suggests ritual impurity, which had implications for both religious and social standing. This suspicion required a formal process to address the potential sin, reflecting the community's commitment to holiness.or if a feeling of jealousy comes over him The repetition of the phrase emphasizes the seriousness of the husband's feelings and the potential for misunderstanding or false accusations. It acknowledges human emotions and the complexities of marital relationships. This provision in the law serves to protect both parties by providing a structured means of resolving such suspicions, highlighting the importance of justice and truth in the community.and he suspects her even though she has not defiled herself This clause introduces the possibility of false suspicion, recognizing that jealousy can arise without cause. It underscores the need for discernment and fairness in dealing with accusations. The law provided a ritual (<a href="/numbers/5-15.htm">Numbers 5:15-31</a>) to determine the truth, ensuring that the innocent were protected and the guilty were held accountable. This reflects God's justice and mercy, as well as the value placed on truth and integrity in relationships. The process also foreshadows the ultimate judgment and discernment of Christ, who knows the hearts of all people (<a href="/john/2-24.htm">John 2:24-25</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_husband.htm">The Husband</a> The man who experiences a "spirit of jealousy" regarding his wife. This reflects a deep concern or suspicion about his wife's faithfulness. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_wife.htm">The Wife</a> The woman who is suspected of infidelity. The passage addresses both scenarios where she may or may not have been unfaithful. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_spirit_of_jealousy.htm">The Spirit of Jealousy</a> This is a significant emotional and spiritual state that overtakes the husband, prompting him to suspect his wife of infidelity. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a> While not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of <a href="/bsb/numbers/5.htm">Numbers 5</a> involves the Tabernacle as the place where the ritual of the jealousy offering is performed. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_priest.htm">The Priest</a> The religious leader who would conduct the ritual to determine the truth of the situation, as outlined in the surrounding verses.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_jealousy.htm">Understanding Jealousy</a> Recognize that jealousy can be a destructive force in relationships. It is important to address feelings of jealousy with prayer, communication, and trust in God. <a href="/topical/s/seeking_truth_and_reconciliation.htm">Seeking Truth and Reconciliation</a> The ritual described in <a href="/bsb/numbers/5.htm">Numbers 5</a> was a means to seek truth and restore relationships. In our lives, we should seek truth and reconciliation through honest communication and forgiveness. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_faith.htm">The Role of Faith</a> Trust in God’s justice and wisdom is crucial when dealing with suspicions and doubts. Faith can guide us through uncertainty and help us find peace. <a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_false_accusations.htm">Guarding Against False Accusations</a> Be cautious not to let unfounded suspicions lead to false accusations. This requires discernment and reliance on God’s guidance. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community_and_leadership.htm">The Importance of Community and Leadership</a> Involving spiritual leaders or trusted community members can provide guidance and support in resolving conflicts and suspicions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 5</a> <a href="/q/what_are_an_elder's_church_duties.htm">What are an elder's duties in the church?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_numbers_5_trial_by_ordeal.htm">Is there any historical or archaeological evidence that this trial by ordeal was actually used (Numbers 5)?</a> <a href="/q/why_assume_guilt_in_numbers_5_ritual.htm">Why does this ritual seem to assume the woman is guilty until proven innocent (Numbers 5)? </a> <a href="/q/is_numbers_5_about_an_abortion_ritual.htm">Does Numbers 5 describe a ritual related to abortion?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 14. - And she be not defiled. As far as the mischief here dealt with was concerned, it was almost equally great whether the woman was guilty or not. <a href="/commentaries/numbers/5-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>and if a feeling רֽוּחַ־ (rū·aḥ-) Noun - common singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7307.htm">Strong's 7307: </a> Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit of jealousy קִנְאָ֛ה (qin·’āh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7068.htm">Strong's 7068: </a> Ardor, zeal, jealousy comes over וְעָבַ֨ר (wə·‘ā·ḇar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> To pass over, through, or by, pass on [her husband] עָלָ֧יו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against and he suspects וְקִנֵּ֥א (wə·qin·nê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7065.htm">Strong's 7065: </a> To be, zealous, jealous, envious his wife אִשְׁתּ֖וֹ (’iš·tōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> Woman, wife, female who וְהִ֣וא (wə·hi·w) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are has defiled herself— נִטְמָ֑אָה (niṭ·mā·’āh) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2930.htm">Strong's 2930: </a> To be or become unclean or אוֹ־ (’ōw-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_176.htm">Strong's 176: </a> Desire, if if a feeling רֽוּחַ־ (rū·aḥ-) Noun - common singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7307.htm">Strong's 7307: </a> Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit of jealousy קִנְאָה֙ (qin·’āh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7068.htm">Strong's 7068: </a> Ardor, zeal, jealousy comes over עָבַ֨ר (‘ā·ḇar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> To pass over, through, or by, pass on him עָלָ֤יו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against and he suspects וְקִנֵּ֣א (wə·qin·nê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7065.htm">Strong's 7065: </a> To be, zealous, jealous, envious her אִשְׁתּ֔וֹ (’iš·tōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> Woman, wife, female even though she וְהִ֖יא (wə·hî) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are has not לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no defiled herself— נִטְמָֽאָה׃ (niṭ·mā·’āh) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2930.htm">Strong's 2930: </a> To be or become unclean <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/5-14.htm">Numbers 5:14 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/numbers/5-14.htm">Numbers 5:14 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/numbers/5-14.htm">Numbers 5:14 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/numbers/5-14.htm">Numbers 5:14 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/numbers/5-14.htm">Numbers 5:14 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/5-14.htm">Numbers 5:14 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/5-14.htm">Numbers 5:14 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/5-14.htm">Numbers 5:14 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/5-14.htm">Numbers 5:14 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/numbers/5-14.htm">Numbers 5:14 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/numbers/5-14.htm">OT Law: Numbers 5:14 And the spirit of jealousy comes (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/5-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 5:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 5:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/5-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 5:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 5:15" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>