But if he shall any ways make them void after that he hath heard them; then he shall bear her iniquity.
But if he cancels her vows after he has heard them and had time to think about it, then he will be responsible for her guilt.
This verse teaches that a husband who first allows his wife's vows but later cancels them unfairly becomes responsible for any consequences of breaking those promises to God.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, as part of the Mosaic Law given during the Israelites' wilderness journey, vows were binding promises made before God that carried significant spiritual and legal weight. Numbers 30 specifically addresses vows made by women, explaining that fathers or husbands could annul them if they acted promptly upon hearing them, reflecting the patriarchal structure of society at the time. If a husband chose to nullify his wife's vow after hearing it, he would then bear the responsibility for any resulting sin or breach.
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