But if her husband hath utterly made them void on the day he heard them; then whatsoever proceeded out of her lips concerning her vows, or concerning the bond of her soul, shall not stand: her husband hath made them void; and the LORD shall forgive her.
But if her husband completely cancels her promises on the day he hears about them, then nothing she said about her vows or commitments will be binding. Her husband has canceled them, and the LORD will forgive her.
This verse explains that if a husband cancels his wife's vows immediately upon hearing them, God will forgive her for not keeping those promises since her husband had the authority to void them.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, the patriarchal family structure gave husbands legal authority over their wives' financial and religious commitments. This law provided a system where women could make vows to God, but their husbands could override them if they felt the vows were unwise or burdensome to the family. The provision for God's forgiveness shows that the woman would not be held spiritually accountable for promises that were legally nullified.
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