Numbers 30:13 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Every vow, and every binding oath to afflict the soul, her husband may establish it, or her husband may make it void.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Every promise and every serious commitment that would cause hardship or self-denial, her husband has the authority to either confirm it or cancel it.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse explains that a husband had the legal right to either approve or cancel his wife's vows that involved personal sacrifice or hardship.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Numbers, which details the Israelites' wanderings in the wilderness after the Exodus from Egypt, God provided laws on vows to guide the community in matters of personal commitments and family authority. This verse specifically addresses vows made by married women, reflecting the patriarchal structure of ancient Israelite society where a husband could confirm or annul his wife's oath to maintain household harmony and prevent unwise promises. These regulations were part of the broader Mosaic Law aimed at preserving social order and faithfulness to God.

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