Translation commentary on Numbers 5:27

And when he has made her drink the water: Good News Translation leaves this clause implied since it occurs at the end of the previous verse.

Then, if she has defiled herself: See verse 13. Good News Translation omits this clause.

And has acted unfaithfully against her husband: See verse 12.

The water that brings the curse shall enter into her and cause bitter pain: See verses 18 and 24. Good News Translation says simply “the water will cause bitter pain.”

And her body shall swell, and her thigh shall fall away: See verse 21.

And the woman shall become an execration among her people: See verse 21.

Quoted with permission from de Regt, Lénart J. and Wendland, Ernst R. A Handbook on Numbers. (UBS Helps for Translators). Miami: UBS, 2016. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .

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