Numbers 30:3 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

If a woman also vow a vow unto the LORD, and bind herself by a bond, being in her father’s house in her youth;

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

If a young woman living in her father's house makes a promise to the LORD and commits herself to keep it,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is about young women making serious promises to God while still living under their father's authority.

📚 Historical Context

In ancient Israel, unmarried daughters lived under their father's legal authority and protection. The vow-making system was an important part of religious life, allowing people to make special promises to God beyond the regular requirements of the law. This passage begins a section about how family authority intersected with religious commitments.

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