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New International Version
If, however, the woman has not made herself impure, but is clean, she will be cleared of guilt and will be able to have children.

New Living Translation
But if she has not defiled herself and is pure, then she will be unharmed and will still be able to have children.

English Standard Version
But if the woman has not defiled herself and is clean, then she shall be free and shall conceive children.

Berean Standard Bible
But if the woman has not defiled herself and is clean, she will be unaffected and able to conceive children.

King James Bible
And if the woman be not defiled, but be clean; then she shall be free, and shall conceive seed.

New King James Version
But if the woman has not defiled herself, and is clean, then she shall be free and may conceive children.

New American Standard Bible
But if the woman has not defiled herself and is clean, she will be immune and conceive children.

NASB 1995
‘But if the woman has not defiled herself and is clean, she will then be free and conceive children.

NASB 1977
‘But if the woman has not defiled herself and is clean, she will then be free and conceive children.

Legacy Standard Bible
But if the woman has not defiled herself and is clean, she will then be free and conceive a seed.

Amplified Bible
But if the woman has not defiled herself and is clean, then she will be free and conceive children.

Christian Standard Bible
But if the woman has not defiled herself and is pure, she will be unaffected and will be able to conceive children.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But if the woman has not defiled herself and is pure, she will be unaffected and will be able to conceive children.”

American Standard Version
And if the woman be not defiled, but be clean; then she shall be free, and shall conceive seed.

Contemporary English Version
But if she is innocent, her body will not be harmed, and she will still be able to have children.

English Revised Version
And if the woman be not defiled, but be clean; then she shall be free, and shall conceive seed.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But if the woman is not unclean and is pure, she is not guilty and will be able to have children.

Good News Translation
But if she is innocent, she will not be harmed and will be able to bear children.

International Standard Version
But if the woman isn't defiled, then she is to be freed and will be able to bear children.

NET Bible
But if the woman has not defiled herself, and is clean, then she will be free of ill effects and will be able to bear children.

New Heart English Bible
If the woman isn't defiled, but is clean; then she shall be free and will conceive children.

Webster's Bible Translation
And if the woman is not defiled, but is clean; then she shall be free, and shall conceive seed.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
But if the woman has not defiled herself and is clean, she will be unaffected and able to conceive children.

World English Bible
If the woman isn’t defiled, but is clean; then she shall be free, and shall conceive offspring.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And if the woman has not been defiled, and is clean, then she has been acquitted, and has been sown [with] seed.

Young's Literal Translation
And if the woman hath not been defiled, and is clean, then she hath been acquitted, and hath been sown with seed.

Smith's Literal Translation
And if the woman was not defiled and she was clean, and she was unpunished, and conceived seed.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
But if she be not defiled, she shall not be hurt, and shall bear children.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But if she has not been defiled, she shall be unharmed and she shall bear children.

New American Bible
If, however, the woman has not defiled herself, but is still pure, she will be immune and will still be fertile.

New Revised Standard Version
But if the woman has not defiled herself and is clean, then she shall be immune and be able to conceive children.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
But if the woman has not defiled herself, but is pure, then she shall be absolved, and shall bear a male child.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
But if that woman is not defiled and she is pure, she shall be spared and she shall bear a male.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And if the woman be not defiled, but be clean; then she shall be cleared, and shall conceive seed.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
But if the woman have not been polluted, and be clean, then shall she be guiltless and shall conceive seed.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Adultery Test
…27When he has made her drink the water, if she has defiled herself and been unfaithful to her husband, then the water that brings a curse will enter her and cause bitter suffering; her belly will swell, her thigh will shrivel, and she will become accursed among her people.28But if the woman has not defiled herself and is clean,she will be unaffected and able to conceive children.29This is the law of jealousy when a wife goes astray and defiles herself while under her husband’s authority,…

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Cross References

Leviticus 20:10
If a man commits adultery with another man’s wife—with the wife of his neighbor—both the adulterer and the adulteress must surely be put to death.

Deuteronomy 22:22
If a man is found lying with another man’s wife, both the man who slept with her and the woman must die. You must purge the evil from Israel.

John 8:3-11
The scribes and Pharisees, however, brought to Him a woman caught in adultery. They made her stand before them / and said, “Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery. / In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such a woman. So what do You say?” ...

Proverbs 6:32
He who commits adultery lacks judgment; whoever does so destroys himself.

Matthew 5:27-28
You have heard that it was said, ‘Do not commit adultery.’ / But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

1 Corinthians 6:9-10
Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.

Exodus 20:14
You shall not commit adultery.

Romans 7:2-3
For instance, a married woman is bound by law to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is released from the law of marriage. / So then, if she is joined to another man while her husband is still alive, she is called an adulteress; but if her husband dies, she is free from that law and is not an adulteress if she marries another man.

Hebrews 13:4
Marriage should be honored by all and the marriage bed kept undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers.

1 Thessalonians 4:3-5
For it is God’s will that you should be holy: You must abstain from sexual immorality; / each of you must know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, / not in lustful passion like the Gentiles who do not know God;

Deuteronomy 24:1-4
If a man marries a woman, but she becomes displeasing to him because he finds some indecency in her, he may write her a certificate of divorce, hand it to her, and send her away from his house. / If, after leaving his house, she goes and becomes another man’s wife, / and the second man hates her, writes her a certificate of divorce, hands it to her, and sends her away from his house, or if he dies, ...

Matthew 19:9
Now I tell you that whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another woman commits adultery.”

Mark 10:11-12
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.”

Luke 16:18
Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery, and he who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.

1 Corinthians 7:10-11
To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband. / But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not divorce his wife.

Treasury of Scripture

And if the woman be not defiled, but be clean; then she shall be free, and shall conceive seed.

and if

Numbers 5:19
And the priest shall charge her by an oath, and say unto the woman, If no man have lain with thee, and if thou hast not gone aside to uncleannesswith another instead of thy husband, be thou free from this bitter water that causeth the curse:

Micah 7:7-10
Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me…

2 Corinthians 4:17
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceedingand eternal weight of glory;

and shall

Psalm 113:9
He maketh the barren woman to keep house,and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD.

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Numbers 5

1.The unclean are removed out of camp
5.Restitution is to be made in trespass
11.The trial of jealously

Study Bible

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But if the woman has not defiled herself and is clean
In the context ofNumbers 5, this phrase refers to the ritual of the "ordeal of jealousy," a test for a woman accused of adultery. The law provided a way to determine her innocence or guilt. The term "defiled" indicates a breach of marital fidelity, which was a serious offense in ancient Israelite society. The concept of being "clean" is significant in the Levitical laws, often associated with ritual purity and moral integrity. This reflects the importance of holiness and purity in the covenant relationship between God and His people. The process underscores the seriousness of marital vows and the sanctity of marriage, which is a recurring theme throughout Scripture (e.g.,Malachi 2:14-16).

she will be unaffected
This phrase indicates that if the woman is innocent, the ritual will have no harmful effects on her. The ordeal was designed to reveal the truth without human intervention, relying on divine judgment. The absence of any adverse effects would serve as a public vindication of her character. This reflects the biblical principle that God is a just judge who protects the innocent (Psalm 7:11). It also highlights the theme of divine justice, where God Himself intervenes to uphold righteousness.

and able to conceive children
In ancient Israel, childbearing was considered a blessing and a sign of God's favor (Genesis 1:28,Psalm 127:3-5). Infertility, on the other hand, was often seen as a curse or a sign of divine displeasure. The ability to conceive after the ordeal would not only vindicate the woman but also restore her honor and status within the community. This promise of fertility can be seen as a type of restoration and blessing, akin to the restoration offered through Christ, who brings spiritual fruitfulness to those who are in Him (John 15:5). The emphasis on childbearing also connects to the broader biblical narrative of God's promise to Abraham to make his descendants numerous (Genesis 12:2).

Persons / Places / Events

1.The Woman
Central to this verse, she is the subject of the test for adultery described inNumbers 5. Her innocence or guilt is determined by a ritual involving a priest.

2.The Priest
The religious leader who administers the test of purity. He plays a crucial role in mediating between God and the people, ensuring the ritual is conducted according to divine instructions.

3.The Husband
Although not directly mentioned in this verse, he is the one who brings his wife to the priest if he suspects her of infidelity.

4.The Tabernacle
The place where the ritual takes place, symbolizing God's presence among His people and the seriousness of maintaining purity within the community.

5.The Ritual of Jealousy
An event described inNumbers 5, where a woman suspected of adultery undergoes a specific ritual to determine her innocence or guilt.

Teaching Points

God's Justice and Mercy
The ritual underscores God's justice in dealing with sin but also His mercy in protecting the innocent. It reminds us that God knows the truth of every situation.

The Importance of Purity
This passage highlights the importance of purity within marriage and the community. It calls believers to uphold integrity and faithfulness in their relationships.

Trust in God's Sovereignty
The outcome of the ritual was left in God's hands, teaching us to trust in His sovereignty and justice in our lives, especially in situations beyond our control.

The Role of Community and Leadership
The involvement of the priest and the community in the ritual emphasizes the role of spiritual leadership and accountability within the body of believers.

Faith and Obedience
The woman's ability to conceive if found innocent symbolizes the blessings of faith and obedience to God's commands.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Numbers 5:28?

2.How does Numbers 5:28 emphasize the importance of innocence and purity in marriage?

3.What does Numbers 5:28 teach about God's justice and mercy towards the innocent?

4.How can Numbers 5:28 guide us in resolving conflicts within the church?

5.In what ways does Numbers 5:28 connect to Jesus' teachings on forgiveness?

6.How can we apply the principles of Numbers 5:28 in our daily relationships?

7.How does Numbers 5:28 reflect on the role of women in biblical times?

8.What does Numbers 5:28 reveal about God's justice and mercy?

9.How is the ritual in Numbers 5:28 understood in modern Christian theology?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 5?

11.Why does this ritual seem to assume the woman is guilty until proven innocent (Numbers 5)?

12.Does Numbers 5 depict God commanding abortion?

13.How can the “bitter water” of Numbers 5:11–31 scientifically detect infidelity?

14.Does Numbers 5 depict God commanding abortion?

What Does Numbers 5:28 Mean

But if the woman

Numbers 5:28 opens with a conditional clause—“But if the woman…”. The Lord is acknowledging that the suspected wife may, in fact, be innocent. This protects her from unjust accusation and highlights God’s concern for truth (Deuteronomy 19:15;Proverbs 18:17). The verse stands in contrast to the potential outcome in 5:27, reminding all that divine judgment is fair and perfectly discerning (Psalm 9:8).

has not defiled herself

Here Scripture pinpoints the specific charge: adultery. “Defile” points to a breach of the marriage covenant, a sin God clearly forbids (Exodus 20:14;Proverbs 6:32). If she has remained faithful, her conscience is clear, and she can submit to the ordeal without fear (Psalm 26:1–2;1 Peter 3:16).

and is clean

“Clean” speaks to ceremonial purity as well as moral integrity. Under the Law, uncleanness barred fellowship with God and community (Leviticus 15:31). Innocence restores and safeguards that fellowship, echoingPsalm 24:4—“He who has clean hands and a pure heart.” Cleanness also foreshadows the inner purity promised in Christ (1 John 1:7).

she will be unaffected

If innocent, “she will be unaffected.” The bitter water of the ritual will produce no harm. God Himself shields the righteous from unjust punishment (Psalm 91:9–10;Proverbs 12:21). This protection reassures the wife and vindicates her before her husband and the community (Isaiah 54:17).

and able to conceive children

Far from merely escaping harm, the faithful wife receives a positive blessing—continued fertility. In ancient Israel, children were a tangible sign of God’s favor (Psalm 127:3;Deuteronomy 7:13–14). Fertility after the ordeal publicly confirms her innocence and restores marital harmony, echoing God’s pattern of turning potential shame into honor (1 Samuel 1:19–20;Genesis 21:1–2).

summary

Numbers 5:28 assures that an innocent wife, wrongly suspected, will emerge unscathed and go on to bear children. God’s justice discerns truth, protects the blameless, and even transforms a moment of suspicion into a testimony of blessing.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 28. -And shall conceive seed. As a sign of the Divine favour; to a Jewish woman the surest and most regarded (1 Samuel 2:5;Psalm 127:3;Luke 1:58).

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

But if
וְאִם־(wə·’im-)
Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 518:Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not

the woman
הָֽאִשָּׁ֔ה(hā·’iš·šāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 802:Woman, wife, female

has not
לֹ֤א(lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, no

defiled herself
נִטְמְאָה֙(niṭ·mə·’āh)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 2930:To be or become unclean

and is clean,
וּטְהֹרָ֖ה(ū·ṭə·hō·rāh)
Conjunctive waw | Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 2889:Clean, pure

she
הִ֑וא(hî)
Pronoun - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1931:He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

will be unaffected
וְנִקְּתָ֖ה(wə·niq·qə·ṯāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 5352:To be, clean, to be bare, extirpated

and able to conceive
וְנִזְרְעָ֥ה(wə·niz·rə·‘āh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 2232:To sow, to disseminate, plant, fructify

children.
זָֽרַע׃(zā·ra‘)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2233:Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity

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OT Law: Numbers 5:28 If the woman isn't defiled (Nu Num.)