Numbers 5:13 Meaning and Explanation
“And a man lie with her carnally, and it be hid from the eyes of her husband, and be kept close, and she be defiled, and there be no witness against her, neither she be taken with the manner;”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The wrong is hidden, and there is no witness or direct evidence of the alleged infidelity.
The Context of Numbers 5:13
No witness exists to prove or disprove the accusation.
What Does Numbers 5:13 Mean?
The situation is deliberate concealment—the act occurs in secret with no witnesses and no conclusive evidence. The wife may be defiled, but the husband cannot prove it through normal means, creating a circumstance where justice cannot be served through standard legal procedures.
This absence of evidence doesn't mean justice is impossible. The law recognizes that some wrongs cannot be adjudicated through human testimony alone, requiring a mechanism that appeals to God's knowledge of hidden things, showing trust that God sees what humans cannot.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 5:13
What does Numbers 5:13 mean?
The wrong is hidden, and there is no witness or direct evidence of the alleged infidelity.
What is the context of Numbers 5:13?
No witness exists to prove or disprove the accusation.