Read: Numbers 4-5
I am intrigued by the jealousy ritual. If the wife has gone astray and been unfaithful to her husband by having sex with another man, she has defiled herself. The problem is that there is no witness and the only thing her husband has is his suspicion and the spirit of jealousy. She is taken to the priest and has to drink this bitter water that is tainted with the words of her own agreement which will show if she is lying or telling the truth. At first, I thought this was awful for the woman, but if she is innocent, it is freedom for her. If she is lying then her abdomen will swell like she is pregnant but there will be no baby inside because he womb will have shriveled. I wonder if this is an immediate response. It sounds like it might be which is a wonder in itself.
The children of Israel did go astray and they did have to drink the curse of their unfaithfulness. It caused them to be unfruitful and die. The cross turned the bitter curse to a blessing and we can walk away with life.
Notice, there is no test for the husband who might have been unfaithful. I think it is because Jesus is suppose to be our bridegroom and he is totally faithful. It does seem a little unfair for the wives living back then but God knows best!
Lord, thank you for redeeming us from the curse of the law. Thank you for the blood of Jesus.
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