Numbers Chapter 5

Numbers 5 Bible Verse

Explore this passage of Scripture with its full text and meaning. Read these 5 Bible verses from Numbers and discover their timeless wisdom.

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1. Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying, 2. "Command the children of Israel that they put out of the camp every leper, everyone who has a discharge, and whoever is unclean by a corpse. 3. You shall put both male and female outside of the camp so that they don"t defile their camp, in the midst of which I dwell." 4. The children of Israel did so, and put them outside of the camp; as Yahweh spoke to Moses, so the children of Israel did. 5. Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying, 6. "Speak to the children of Israel: "When a man or woman commits any sin that men commit, so as to trespass against Yahweh, and that soul is guilty, 7. then he shall confess his sin which he has done; and he shall make restitution for his guilt in full, add to it the fifth part of it, and give it to him in respect of whom he has been guilty. 8. But if the man has no kinsman to whom restitution may be made for the guilt, the restitution for guilt which is made to Yahweh shall be the priest"s, in addition to the ram of the atonement, by which atonement shall be made for him. 9. Every heave offering of all the holy things of the children of Israel, which they present to the priest, shall be his. 10. Every man"s holy things shall be his; whatever any man gives the priest, it shall be his."" 11. Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying, 12. "Speak to the children of Israel, and tell them: "If any man"s wife goes astray and is unfaithful to him, 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, there is no witness against her, and she isn"t taken in the act; 14. 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; 15. then the man shall bring his wife to the priest, and shall bring her offering for her: one tenth of an ephah of barley meal. He shall pour no oil on it, nor put frankincense on it, for it is a meal offering of jealousy, a meal offering of memorial, bringing iniquity to memory. 16. The priest shall bring her near, and set her before Yahweh. 17. The priest shall take holy water in an earthen vessel; and the priest shall take some of the dust that is on the floor of the tabernacle and put it into the water. 18. The priest shall set the woman before Yahweh, and let the hair of the woman"s head go loose, and put the meal offering of memorial in her hands, which is the meal offering of jealousy. The priest shall have in his hand the water of bitterness that brings a curse. 19. The priest shall cause her to take an oath and shall tell the woman, "If no man has lain with you, and if you haven"t gone aside to uncleanness, being under your husband"s authority, be free from this water of bitterness that brings a curse. 20. But if you have gone astray, being under your husband"s authority, and if you are defiled, and some man has lain with you besides your husband—" 21. then the priest shall cause the woman to swear with the oath of cursing, and the priest shall tell the woman, "May Yahweh make you a curse and an oath among your people, when Yahweh allows your thigh to fall away, and your body to swell; 22. and this water that brings a curse will go into your bowels, and make your body swell, and your thigh fall away." The woman shall say, "Amen, Amen." 23. ""The priest shall write these curses in a book, and he shall wipe them into the water of bitterness. 24. He shall make the woman drink the water of bitterness that causes the curse; and the water that causes the curse shall enter into her and become bitter. 25. The priest shall take the meal offering of jealousy out of the woman"s hand, and shall wave the meal offering before Yahweh, and bring it to the altar. 26. The priest shall take a handful of the meal offering, as its memorial portion, and burn it on the altar, and afterward shall make the woman drink the water. 27. When he has made her drink the water, then it shall happen, if she is defiled and has committed a trespass against her husband, that the water that causes the curse will enter into her and become bitter, and her body will swell, and her thigh will fall away; and the woman will be a curse among her people. 28. If the woman isn"t defiled, but is clean; then she shall be free, and shall conceive offspring. 29. ""This is the law of jealousy, when a wife, being under her husband, goes astray, and is defiled, 30. or when the spirit of jealousy comes on a man, and he is jealous of his wife; then he shall set the woman before Yahweh, and the priest shall execute on her all this law. 31. The man shall be free from iniquity, and that woman shall bear her iniquity.""

Key Themes and Application

Background

This chapter of Scripture reveals important truths about God's character and His relationship with His people. The 5 Bible verses in this passage offer wisdom that applies to our daily lives.

Main Message

This passage contains timeless wisdom that speaks to believers across generations.

Life Application

  • Read these verses slowly and prayerfully, asking God to speak to you
  • Consider how this passage applies to your current circumstances
  • Journal about what God is teaching you through this Scripture
  • Share these insights with friends or in a small group setting

Reflection Questions

  • What stands out to you most in these 5 Bible verses?
  • How does this passage challenge or encourage you today?
  • What is God inviting you to do or believe through this Scripture?
  • Who in your life needs to hear the message of these verses?

About These 5 Bible Verses

Reading the Bible is more than just checking off a task on your list. When you open these 5 Bible verses from Numbers, you are entering into a conversation with God that has spanned thousands of years.

This chapter of Scripture invites you to slow down and listen. The words on these pages have comforted, challenged, and guided countless believers throughout history. As you read this passage, remember that God speaks through His Word to meet you right where you are.

Many people find it helpful to read these verses multiple times. First, read to understand the overall message. Then read again to notice specific words or phrases that stand out. Finally, read once more asking God to show you how this Scripture applies to your life today.

Why Study This Passage?

For Personal Growth

These 5 Bible verses offer wisdom for your journey. As you meditate on this passage, God uses His Word to shape your character, deepen your faith, and guide your decisions.

For Group Study

This chapter provides rich material for discussion. Reading these Bible verses with others allows you to gain new perspectives and encourage one another in faith.

For Teaching and Preaching

Pastors and teachers find in this passage timeless truths to share. The themes in these verses speak to people of all ages and backgrounds.

For Prayer and Worship

Let these words become your prayer. As you read, turn the verses into conversations with God, thanking Him for His promises and seeking His guidance.

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