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# no other man has lain with you
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This is a euphemism. Alternate translation: "no other man has had sexual relations with you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-euphemism]])
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# if you have not gone astray
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The words "gone astray" is an idiom that means "to be unfaithful." Alternate translation: "if you have not been unfaithful to your husband" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-idiom]])
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# and committed uncleanness
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"by committing uncleanness." This phrase refers to committing adultery.
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# you will be free from this bitter water
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The phrase to "be free" from something means to not be harmed by it. Alternate translation: "this bitter water will not harm you, though it is able to" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-idiom]])
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# this bitter water that can bring a curse
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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. Alternate translation: "this bitter water can be a curse to you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-personification]])
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