Num 5:29 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Num 5:29-31: 5:29-31 As the trial by ordeal is summarized and justified, it is clear that a husband’s questions about his wife’s guilt or innocence did not burden him with any guilt. We might raise the question of a double standard, but it was very common for ancient laws to draw attention to the woman’s failure in the matter of adultery. However, Israel’s legal system provided for the punishment of both parties to an affair (as in Lev 20:10 ; Deut 22:21-22 ).

a5:29-31►

bLev 20:10►

cDeut 22:21-22►

‏ Numbers 5:29

Summary for Num 5:29-31: 5:29-31 ^a As the trial by ordeal is summarized and justified, it is clear that a husband’s questions about his wife’s guilt or innocence did not burden him with any guilt. We might raise the question of a double standard, but it was very common for ancient laws to draw attention to the woman’s failure in the matter of adultery. However, Israel’s legal system provided for the punishment of both parties to an affair (as in Lev 20:10 ^b; Deut 22:21-22 ^c).