Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and her husband hears about it but says nothing to her and does not forbid her, then all her vows or the pledges by which she obligated herself will stand. New Living Translation If her husband hears of it and does not object to it, her vow or pledge will stand. English Standard Version and her husband heard of it and said nothing to her and did not oppose her, then all her vows shall stand, and every pledge by which she bound herself shall stand. Berean Standard Bible and her husband hears of it but says nothing to her and does not prohibit her, then all the vows or pledges by which she has bound herself shall stand. King James Bible And her husband heard it, and held his peace at her, and disallowed her not: then all her vows shall stand, and every bond wherewith she bound her soul shall stand. New King James Version and her husband heard it, and made no response to her and did not overrule her, then all her vows shall stand, and every agreement by which she bound herself shall stand. New American Standard Bible and her husband heard it, but said nothing to her and did not express disapproval to her, then all her vows shall remain valid and every binding obligation under which she put herself shall remain valid. NASB 1995 and her husband heard it, but said nothing to her and did not forbid her, then all her vows shall stand and every obligation by which she bound herself shall stand. NASB 1977 and her husband heard it, but said nothing to her and did not forbid her, then all her vows shall stand, and every obligation by which she bound herself shall stand. Legacy Standard Bible and her husband heard it but said nothing to her and did not forbid her, then all her vows shall stand, and every obligation by which she bound herself shall stand. Amplified Bible and her husband heard it, but said nothing to her and did not disapprove of her [making the vow], then all her vows and every pledge by which she bound herself shall stand. Christian Standard Bible and her husband hears about it, says nothing to her, and does not prohibit her, all her vows are binding, and every obligation she put herself under is binding. Holman Christian Standard Bible and her husband hears about it, says nothing to her, and does not prohibit her, all her vows are binding, and every obligation she put herself under is binding. American Standard Version and her husband heard it, and held his peace at her, and disallowed her not; then all her vows shall stand, and every bond wherewith she bound her soul shall stand. Contemporary English Version If her husband hears about the promise and says nothing, she must do what she said. English Revised Version and her husband heard it, and held his peace at her, and disallowed her not; then all her vows shall stand, and every bond wherewith she bound her soul shall stand. GOD'S WORD® Translation Her husband may hear about it but may say nothing and not object. Then her vow or oath must be kept. Good News Translation she must do everything that she vowed or promised unless her husband raises an objection when he hears about it. International Standard Version and her husband hears it but remains silent, not disallowing it, then all her vows are to stand, along with every obligation that she has pledged to fulfill. Majority Standard Bible and her husband hears of it but says nothing to her and does not prohibit her, then all the vows or pledges by which she has bound herself shall stand. NET Bible and her husband heard about it, but remained silent about her, and did not overrule her, then all her vows will stand, and every obligation which she pledged for herself will stand. New Heart English Bible and her husband heard it, and held his peace at her, and did not disallow her; then all her vows shall stand, and every bond with which she bound her soul shall stand. Webster's Bible Translation And her husband heard it, and held his peace at her, and disallowed her not: then all her vows shall stand, and every bond with which she bound her soul shall stand. World English Bible and her husband heard it, and held his peace at her and didn’t disallow her, then all her vows shall stand, and every pledge with which she bound her soul shall stand. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand her husband has heard, and has kept silent to her—he has not disallowed her—then all her vows have been established, and every bond which she has bound on her soul is established. Young's Literal Translation and her husband hath heard, and hath kept silent at her -- he hath not disallowed her -- then have all her vows been established, and every bond which she hath bound on her soul is established. Smith's Literal Translation And her husband heard and was silent to her, he refused her not: and all her vows shall stand, and all the binding which she bound upon her soul shall stand. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIf her husband hear, and hold his peace, and doth not disallow the promise, she shall accomplish whatsoever she had promised. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible and her husband learns of it yet says nothing to her to oppose her, then all her vows remain valid or any pledge to which she has bound herself. New Revised Standard Version and her husband heard it and said nothing to her, and did not express disapproval to her, then all her vows shall stand, and any pledge by which she bound herself shall stand. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd her husband heard it but kept silent toward her and did not nullify it; then her vow shall stand, and the bond by which she has bound herself shall stand. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And her husband will hear and he is silent to her and he does not nullify them, all of the vows and all the bonds that she bound on herself shall surely be confirmed. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and her husband heard it, and held his peace at her, and disallowed her not, then all her vows shall stand, and every bond wherewith she bound her soul shall stand. Brenton Septuagint Translation and her husband should hear, and hold his peace at her, and not disallow her, then all her vows shall stand, and all the obligations which she contracted against her soul, shall stand against her. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Laws Concerning Vows…10If a woman in her husband’s house has made a vow or put herself under an obligation with an oath, 11and her husband hears of it but says nothing to her and does not prohibit her, then all the vows or pledges by which she has bound herself shall stand. 12But if her husband nullifies them on the day he hears of them, then nothing that came from her lips, whether her vows or pledges, shall stand. Her husband has nullified them, and the LORD will absolve her.… Cross References Matthew 5:33-37 Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’ / But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; / or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. ... James 5:12 Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, so that you will not fall under judgment. Deuteronomy 23:21-23 If you make a vow to the LORD your God, do not be slow to keep it, because He will surely require it of you, and you will be guilty of sin. / But if you refrain from making a vow, you will not be guilty of sin. / Be careful to follow through on what comes from your lips, because you have freely vowed to the LORD your God with your own mouth. Ecclesiastes 5:4-5 When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, because He takes no pleasure in fools. Fulfill your vow. / It is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it. Matthew 15:4-6 For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’ / But you say that if anyone says to his father or mother, ‘Whatever you would have received from me is a gift devoted to God,’ / he need not honor his father or mother with it. Thus you nullify the word of God for the sake of your tradition. Mark 7:10-13 For Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’ / But you say that if a man says to his father or mother, ‘Whatever you would have received from me is Corban’ (that is, a gift devoted to God), / he is no longer permitted to do anything for his father or mother. ... Leviticus 27:2-8 “Speak to the Israelites and say to them, ‘When someone makes a special vow to the LORD involving the value of persons, / if the valuation concerns a male from twenty to sixty years of age, then your valuation shall be fifty shekels of silver, according to the sanctuary shekel. / Or if it is a female, then your valuation shall be thirty shekels. ... Judges 11:30-40 Jephthah made this vow to the LORD: “If indeed You will deliver the Ammonites into my hand, / then whatever comes out the door of my house to greet me on my triumphant return from the Ammonites will belong to the LORD, and I will offer it up as a burnt offering.” / So Jephthah crossed over to the Ammonites to fight against them, and the LORD delivered them into his hand. ... 1 Samuel 1:11 And she made a vow, saying, “O LORD of Hosts, if only You will look upon the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, not forgetting Your maidservant but giving her a son, then I will dedicate him to the LORD all the days of his life, and no razor shall ever touch his head.” Psalm 15:4 who despises the vile but honors those who fear the LORD, who does not revise a costly oath, Psalm 50:14 Sacrifice a thank offering to God, and fulfill your vows to the Most High. Psalm 76:11 Make and fulfill your vows to the LORD your God; let all the neighboring lands bring tribute to Him who is to be feared. Proverbs 20:25 It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly, only later to reconsider his vows. Acts 5:1-4 Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. / With his wife’s full knowledge, he kept back some of the proceeds for himself, but brought a portion and laid it at the apostles’ feet. / Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and withhold some of the proceeds from the land? ... Acts 18:18 Paul remained in Corinth for quite some time before saying goodbye to the brothers. He had his head shaved in Cenchrea to keep a vow he had made, and then he sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. Treasury of Scripture And her husband heard it, and held his peace at her, and disallowed her not: then all her vows shall stand, and every bond with which she bound her soul shall stand. Jump to Previous Bond Bound Disallow Disallowed Established Heard Hearing Hears Held Herself Kept Oaths Obligation Oppose Peace Pledge Pledges Silent Soul Stand Stop Undertaking Vows WherewithJump to Next Bond Bound Disallow Disallowed Established Heard Hearing Hears Held Herself Kept Oaths Obligation Oppose Peace Pledge Pledges Silent Soul Stand Stop Undertaking Vows WherewithNumbers 30 1. Vows are not to be broken3. The exceptions of a maid's vows 6. Of a wife's 9. Of a widow's or her that is divorced and her husband hears of it In the cultural context of ancient Israel, the husband held a position of authority within the household. This phrase indicates the husband's awareness of his wife's vow, which is significant because it implies his responsibility to either affirm or nullify it. The patriarchal structure of the society is evident here, reflecting the broader biblical theme of headship and authority within the family unit, as seen in Ephesians 5:23. but says nothing to her and does not prohibit her then all the vows or pledges by which she has bound herself shall stand Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who received and communicated God's laws, including those concerning vows. 2. Israelite Women The specific group addressed in this passage, concerning their vows and pledges. 3. Husbands The men who have the authority to confirm or nullify the vows made by their wives. 4. Vows and Pledges Commitments made by individuals, which in this context, are subject to the husband's approval. 5. The Israelite Community The broader context in which these laws were given, emphasizing order and accountability. Teaching Points Understanding Authority and ResponsibilityThe passage highlights the husband's role in confirming or nullifying vows, emphasizing the importance of spiritual leadership and responsibility within the family. The Importance of Communication The husband's silence is significant; it implies consent. This underscores the need for clear communication in relationships, especially concerning spiritual commitments. Integrity in Commitments Vows and pledges are serious matters. This passage reminds us of the importance of keeping our word and the spiritual implications of our commitments. Mutual Respect in Marriage While the husband has authority, the passage also implies a level of respect and consideration for the wife's commitments, pointing to a balanced and respectful marital relationship. Spiritual Accountability The passage teaches that both parties in a marriage are accountable to God for their actions and decisions, encouraging a life of integrity and faithfulness. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew and her husbandאִישָׁהּ֙ (’î·šāh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person hears of it וְשָׁמַ֤ע (wə·šā·ma‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently says nothing וְהֶחֱרִ֣שׁ (wə·he·ḥĕ·riš) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2790: To cut in, engrave, plow, devise to her לָ֔הּ (lāh) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's Hebrew and does not לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no prohibit her, הֵנִ֖יא (hê·nî) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5106: To refuse, forbid, dissuade, neutralize then all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the vows נְדָרֶ֔יהָ (nə·ḏā·re·hā) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 5088: A promise, a thing promised [and] וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every obligations אִסָּ֛ר (’is·sār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 632: A bond, binding obligation with which she has bound אָסְרָ֥ה (’ā·sə·rāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 631: To yoke, hitch, to fasten, to join battle herself נַפְשָׁ֖הּ (nap̄·šāh) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion shall stand. יָקֽוּם׃ (yā·qūm) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand Links Numbers 30:11 NIVNumbers 30:11 NLT Numbers 30:11 ESV Numbers 30:11 NASB Numbers 30:11 KJV Numbers 30:11 BibleApps.com Numbers 30:11 Biblia Paralela Numbers 30:11 Chinese Bible Numbers 30:11 French Bible Numbers 30:11 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 30:11 And her husband heard it and held (Nu Num.) |
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