KJV ORIGINAL
But every vow of a widow, and of her that is divorced, wherewith they have bound their souls, shall stand against her.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But every promise made by a widow or divorced woman that binds her conscience shall remain in effect for her.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse states that widows and divorced women are fully responsible for keeping the vows they make, unlike married women whose husbands could cancel their vows.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, married women's vows could be overturned by their husbands, and unmarried daughters' vows could be cancelled by their fathers. However, women without male authority figures—widows and divorced women—were considered legally independent and fully accountable for their own religious commitments and promises to God.
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