# Connecting Statement:

Moses continues to describe the hypothetical situation he began describing in [Numbers 5:12](../05/12.md).

# If a man lies with her

This is a euphemism. Alternate translation: "If a man has sexual relations with her" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])

# her

the woman who turns away and sins against her husband ([Numbers 5:12](../05/12.md))

# in the act

This refers to the act of adultery. The full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. Alternate translation: "in the act of adultery" or "sleeping with him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])