Numbers 5:22 Meaning and Explanation
“And this water that causeth the curse shall go into thy bowels, to make thy belly to swell, and thy thigh to rot: And the woman shall say, Amen, amen.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The water will enter her body and cause these physical signs if she is guilty, and she acknowledges understanding by saying 'Amen.'
The Context of Numbers 5:22
The woman accepts the test with her 'Amen.'
What Does Numbers 5:22 Mean?
The woman's 'Amen' is her formal acceptance of the test and its possible consequences. By saying 'Amen, amen' (repeating it twice for emphasis), she agrees that if she is lying, these judgments are just and should come upon her. She is accepting the verdict of God before the test occurs.
The double 'Amen' shows solemn commitment to the truth of her oath. Her acceptance demonstrates the law's underlying assumption that a truthful person will willingly submit to a test they know will vindicate them, while a guilty person faces severe internal conflict about whether to proceed.
Numbers 5:22 in the Original Language
Amen (אָמֵן, amen) means so be it, conveying agreement or confirmation
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 5:22
What does Numbers 5:22 mean?
The water will enter her body and cause these physical signs if she is guilty, and she acknowledges understanding by saying 'Amen.'
What is the context of Numbers 5:22?
The woman accepts the test with her 'Amen.'