These are the statutes, which the LORD commanded Moses, between a man and his wife, between the father and his daughter, being yet in her youth in her father’s house.
These are the laws that the LORD gave to Moses about the relationships between a husband and his wife, and between a father and his young daughter who still lives in his home.
This verse concludes God's instructions about how vows and promises should be handled within family relationships.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of Moses, the Israelites were wandering in the desert after their exodus from Egypt, receiving detailed laws from God to govern their community and daily life. This verse concludes a chapter in Numbers that outlines rules for vows and oaths, particularly how those made by women could be affirmed or annulled by their fathers or husbands, reflecting the patriarchal structure of ancient Near Eastern societies. It emphasizes God's concern for order and accountability within family relationships as part of the broader Mosaic Law.
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