The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 56: Jealous Husbands (2022)

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Feb 25, 2022
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INSIGHT

Elevated Dignity of Women

  • In the ancient world, women were under the full authority of their husbands.
  • God elevates women's dignity by requiring mediation for accusations of unfaithfulness.
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Trial by Ordeal

  • The trial by ordeal for unfaithful wives, while seemingly unfair, protected the woman.
  • A miracle was required to prove guilt, unlike typical trials by ordeal.
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God Speaks "Face to Face"

  • Moses reminds the Israelites of God speaking at Mount Sinai, emphasizing the intimate, personal nature of the encounter.
  • The phrase "face to face" signifies this intimacy, not literal face-to-face.
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