Numbers 30:6 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And if she had at all an husband, when she vowed, or uttered ought out of her lips, wherewith she bound her soul;

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And if she had a husband when she made a vow or spoke a promise that bound her soul,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is describing the situation when a woman makes a vow or promise to God while she is married.

📚 Historical Context

In the ancient Israelite society during the time of Moses, the laws in Numbers were given to guide the community on matters of vows and oaths, reflecting a patriarchal culture where men held authority over women. This verse specifically addresses the vows of a married woman, stating that her husband could nullify them if he heard and objected immediately, as part of the broader Mosaic Law aimed at maintaining social order and family harmony. These regulations highlighted the importance of accountability in personal commitments within the family structure.

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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.

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If her husband hears about her vow and says nothing to her on the day he hears it, then her promises will be valid, and the commitments she made will remain binding.

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And her husband heard about it and said nothing to her, and did not forbid her: then all her promises shall remain valid, and every commitment she made shall remain binding.

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