Numbers 5:24

“And he shall cause the woman to drink the bitter water that causeth the curse: and the water that causeth the curse shall enter into her, and become bitter.”

"And he shall cause the woman to drink the bitter water that causeth the curse: and the water that causeth the curse shall enter into her, and become bitter." - Numbers 5:24
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What does Numbers 5:24 mean?

Numbers 5:24 (KJV): “And he shall cause the woman to drink the bitter water that causeth the curse: and the water that causeth the curse shall enter into her, and become bitter.” This verse is part of a passage in the book of Numbers that describes a ritual used to determine if…

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The Bitter Waters of Trial: Embracing the Purification Process

In Numbers 5:24, we encounter a rather unusual commandment: "And he shall cause the woman to drink the bitter water that causeth the curse: and the water that causeth the curse shall enter into her, and become bitter." This verse encapsulates a significant ritual in ancient…

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A Prayer for Clarity and Purification: Embracing the Bitter Waters

Heavenly Father, As I come before You, I find myself reflecting on the depths of Your Word, specifically the poignant reminder in Numbers 5:24: "And he shall cause the woman to drink the bitter water that causeth the curse: and the water that causeth the curse shall enter into…

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Numbers 34:24 - "And the prince of the tribe of the children of Ephraim, Kemuel the son of Shiphtan."
Numbers 3:24 - "And the chief of the house of the father of the Gershonites shall be Eliasaph the son of Lael."
Numbers 10:24 - "And over the host of the tribe of the children of Benjamin was Abidan the son of Gideoni."
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Numbers 29:24 - "Their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bullocks, for the rams, and for the lambs, shall be according to their number, after the manner:"
Numbers 35:24 - "Then the congregation shall judge between the slayer and the revenger of blood according to these judgments:"
Numbers 22:24 - "But the angel of the LORD stood in a path of the vineyards, a wall being on this side, and a wall on that side."
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Galatians 5:24
Numbers 7:24 - "¶ On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the children of Zebulun, did offer:"
Numbers 24:22 - "Nevertheless the Kenite shall be wasted, until Asshur shall carry thee away captive."
Numbers 24:25 - "And Balaam rose up, and went and returned to his place: and Balak also went his way."
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"The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:" - Numbers 6:24
Numbers 24:23 - "And he took up his parable, and said, Alas, who shall live when God doeth this!"
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Numbers 3:5 - "¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
Numbers 13:5 - "Of the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat the son of Hori."