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
This is part of Moses' teaching about vows and oaths in ancient Israel. In that culture, women's legal and spiritual commitments were often subject to the authority of their fathers (if unmarried) or husbands (if married). These laws established clear guidelines for when vows made by women would be considered valid and binding before God.
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