But if her husband altogether hold his peace at her from day to day; then he establisheth all her vows, or all her bonds, which are upon her: he confirmeth them, because he held his peace at her in the day that he heard them.
But if her husband says nothing to her about it day after day, then he confirms all her vows and promises that bind her. He makes them official by staying silent when he first heard about them.
This verse explains that a husband's silence about his wife's vows means he accepts and confirms them as valid.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israelite society, as described in the Book of Numbers, laws about vows were given to guide the community during their wilderness journey after the Exodus from Egypt. This verse specifically addresses the role of a husband in confirming or annulling his wife's vows, reflecting a patriarchal culture where men held authority over family matters to maintain social order. Such regulations ensured that commitments made before God were handled responsibly within the household.
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