unfoldingWord_en_tn/num/05/18.md

# before Yahweh

"in the presence of Yahweh"

# grain offering of suspicion

See how you translated this phrase in [Numbers 5:15](./15.md).

# if you have not gone astray

The words "gone astray" is an idiom that means "to be unfaithful." AT: "if you have not been unfaithful to your husband" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])

# and committed impurity

"by committing impurity." This phrase refers to "committing adultery."

# you will be free from this bitter water

The phrase to "be free" from something means to not be harmed by it. AT: "this bitter water will not harm you, though it is able to" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])

# this bitter water that can bring a curse

Here the bitter water is described as being able to bring a curse. This means that when the woman drinks the water it cause her to be unable to bear children, if she is guilty. AT: "this bitter water can be a curse to you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/curse]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/oath]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/sex]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/astray]]