But if her father disallow her in the day that he heareth; not any of her vows, or of her bonds wherewith she hath bound her soul, shall stand: and the LORD shall forgive her, because her father disallowed her.
But if her father disapproves of her vow on the day he hears about it, then none of her promises or commitments that she made will be binding. And the LORD will forgive her because her father canceled her vow.
This verse explains that a father had the authority to cancel his daughter's religious vows, and God would forgive her for not keeping promises her father had overruled.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, women (especially unmarried daughters) were under the legal authority of their fathers or husbands. This law protected young women from making rash religious vows that might harm the family's resources or well-being. The system reflected the patriarchal society while also providing safeguards against potentially harmful commitments.
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