But if her husband disallowed her on the day that he heard it; then he shall make her vow which she vowed, and that which she uttered with her lips, wherewith she bound her soul, of none effect: and the LORD shall forgive her.
But if her husband objects to her vow on the same day he hears about it, then he can cancel the promise she made and the commitment she spoke out loud that bound her heart. The LORD will forgive her for not keeping it.
God allows a husband to cancel his wife's vows on the day he learns of them, and God will forgive her for the broken promise since it wasn't her choice.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from ancient Israel's laws about vows made to God, specifically addressing the authority structure within households of that time period. In ancient Near Eastern culture, the male head of household had legal authority over family members' religious and financial commitments, which could affect the entire family's resources and standing.
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