Nombres - Caput 5

Nombres 5.1 locutusque est Dominus ad Mosen dicens Nombres 5.2 praecipe filiis Israhel ut eiciant de castris omnem leprosum et qui semine fluit pollutusque est super mortuo Nombres 5.3 tam masculum quam feminam eicite de castris ne contaminent ea cum habitaverim vobiscum Nombres 5.4 feceruntque ita filii Israhel et eiecerunt eos extra castra sicut locutus erat Dominus Mosi Nombres 5.5 locutus est Dominus ad Mosen dicens Nombres 5.6 loquere ad filios Israhel vir sive mulier cum fecerint ex omnibus peccatis quae solent hominibus accidere et per neglegentiam transgressi fuerint mandatum Domini atque deliquerint Nombres 5.7 confitebuntur peccatum suum et reddent ipsum caput quintamque partem desuper ei in quem peccaverint Nombres 5.8 sin autem non fuerit qui recipiat dabunt Domino et erit sacerdotis excepto ariete qui offertur pro expiatione ut sit placabilis hostia Nombres 5.9 omnes quoque primitiae quas offerunt filii Israhel ad sacerdotem pertinent Nombres 5.10 et quicquid in sanctuarium offertur a singulis et traditur manibus sacerdotis ipsius erit Nombres 5.11 locutus est Dominus ad Mosen dicens Nombres 5.12 loquere ad filios Israhel et dices ad eos vir cuius uxor erraverit maritumque contemnens Nombres 5.13 dormierit cum altero viro et hoc maritus deprehendere non quiverit sed latet adulterium et testibus argui non potest quia non est inventa in stupro Nombres 5.14 si spiritus zelotypiae concitaverit virum contra uxorem suam quae vel polluta est vel falsa suspicione appetitur Nombres 5.15 adducet eam ad sacerdotem et offeret oblationem pro illa decimam partem sati farinae hordiaciae non fundet super eam oleum nec inponet tus quia sacrificium zelotypiae est et oblatio investigans adulterium Nombres 5.16 offeret igitur eam sacerdos et statuet coram Domino Nombres 5.17 adsumetque aquam sanctam in vase fictili et pauxillum terrae de pavimento tabernaculi mittet in eam Nombres 5.18 cumque steterit mulier in conspectu Domini discoperiet caput eius et ponet super manus illius sacrificium recordationis et oblationem zelotypiae ipse autem tenebit aquas amarissimas in quibus cum execratione maledicta congessit Nombres 5.19 adiurabitque eam et dicet si non dormivit vir alienus tecum et si non polluta es deserto mariti toro non te nocebunt aquae istae amarissimae in quas maledicta congessi Nombres 5.20 sin autem declinasti a viro tuo atque polluta es et concubuisti cum altero Nombres 5.21 his maledictionibus subiacebis det te Dominus in maledictionem exemplumque cunctorum in populo suo putrescere faciat femur tuum et tumens uterus disrumpatur Nombres 5.22 ingrediantur aquae maledictae in ventrem tuum et utero tumescente putrescat femur et respondebit mulier amen amen Nombres 5.23 scribetque sacerdos in libello ista maledicta et delebit ea aquis amarissimis in quas maledicta congessit Nombres 5.24 et dabit ei bibere quas cum exhauserit Nombres 5.25 tollet sacerdos de manu eius sacrificium zelotypiae et elevabit illud coram Domino inponetque super altare ita dumtaxat ut prius Nombres 5.26 pugillum sacrificii tollat de eo quod offertur et incendat super altare et sic potum det mulieri aquas amarissimas Nombres 5.27 quas cum biberit si polluta est et contempto viro adulterii rea pertransibunt eam aquae maledictionis et inflato ventre conputrescet femur eritque mulier in maledictionem et in exemplum omni populo Nombres 5.28 quod si polluta non fuerit erit innoxia et faciet liberos Nombres 5.29 ista est lex zelotypiae si declinaverit mulier a viro suo et si polluta fuerit Nombres 5.30 maritusque zelotypiae spiritu concitatus adduxerit eam in conspectu Domini et fecerit ei sacerdos iuxta omnia quae scripta sunt Nombres 5.31 maritus absque culpa erit et illa recipiet iniquitatem suam

Nombres : Caput 5

The Purity of the Camp According to Numbers 5

Chapter 5 of the book of Numbers addresses essential themes concerning the purity of the camp and marital relations. How does God ensure the holiness of His people? This instructive text describes the laws relating to the exclusion of impure people, reparations for offenses, and the ritual of bitter water in cases of suspected adultery. It highlights the importance of physical and moral purity within God's community.

Central Themes

Numbers 5 deals with fundamental concepts such as justice, marital fidelity, and trust in God. To deepen our understanding of these principles of holiness, we invite you to meditate on five biblical passages that shed light on these truths.

Biblical Reflections

1 Corinthians 5:13: "God will judge the foreigners. 'Cast out that wicked man from among you.'" This command from Paul illustrates the practice of expelling the unclean from the camp, as stated in Numbers 5.

Matthew 5:23-24: "Therefore, if you present your gift before the altar and there remember that your brother has something against You, leave your gift there before the altar and go first be reconciled to your brother, then come back and present your gift." This teaching of Jesus emphasizes the need to resolve conflicts, in accordance with the principle of restitution in Numbers 5.

1 John 1:9: "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." This verse resonates with the theme of confession and purification present in Numbers 5.

James 5:16: "Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." James emphasizes mutual confession, reflecting the principle of the revelation of sin in Numbers 5.

1 Timothy 5:20: "But as for those who persist in sin, rebuke them openly, so that others may also be afraid." This pastoral commandment evokes the principle of publicly addressing sin, as demonstrated by the law regarding alleged adultery in Numbers 5.

Conclusion

As we delve into these passages, we are called to reflect on the importance of spiritual and moral purity within the community of believers. Holiness is not just a call for the individual, but an imperative for the entire body of Christ. May God help us to live by these principles and constantly seek His purity in our lives.