Every vow, and every binding oath to afflict the soul, her husband may establish it, or her husband may make it void.
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.
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
This passage is part of ancient Israelite law regarding vows and promises made to God. In the patriarchal society of ancient Israel, women's legal and religious commitments were often subject to oversight by their fathers or husbands. These laws provided structure for family decision-making while also protecting women from making vows they couldn't fulfill or that might harm the family unit.
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