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הלכות סוטה פרק ג · 5 Questions
Question 1
Before which court must a sotah be compelled to drink the bitter water?
Halacha 1 states that a sotah is compelled to drink only by the Supreme Court of 70 elders in the Temple.
Question 2
What does the woman say in response to the oath administered by the priest?
Halacha 7 states that she responds 'Amen, Amen' in a language she understands.
Question 3
Why is barley meal used for the sotah's meal offering rather than wheat?
Halacha 12 explains that barley is chosen because the woman acted like an animal in betraying her husband's fidelity.
Question 4
What happens if a husband who previously engaged in forbidden sexual relations forces his wife to drink the bitter water?
Halacha 18 states that such a husband adds transgression to sin: he causes God's name to be blotted out for no reason.
Question 5
Under what condition does a guilty sotah NOT die immediately after drinking the bitter water?
Halacha 20 states that merit from supporting Torah study prolongs her life so she does not die immediately.