Numbers 30:11

Verse

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.

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Bible in Basic English

And her husband, hearing of it, said nothing to her and did not put a stop to it, then all her oaths and every undertaking she gave will have force.

Free Bible Version

and her husband finds out about her promise or pledge but doesn't say anything to her and doesn't disallow them, then none of her promises or pledges remain valid.

King James (Authorized) 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.

One Unity Resource Bible

and her husband sh'ma ·heard obeyed· it, and held his peace at her, and didn’t disallow her; then all her vows shall stand, and every bond with which she bound her soul shall stand.

Translation for Translators

and if her husband hears about it but does not object, she must do what she promised.

Unlocked Literal Bible

and her husband hears of it, but he says nothing to her and he does oppose her, then all her vows must stand and the obligations she made must remain in force.

Noah Webster 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 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.

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.

Context

Laws about 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.

Summary

This verse in Numbers addresses the importance of keeping vows and commitments made to the Lord. It emphasizes the seriousness of fulfilling promises made to God, highlighting the significance of integrity and faithfulness in honoring our words. The verse underscores the need for sincerity and obedience in following through with our pledges to the Lord, reflecting a heart that is devoted and trustworthy in our relationship with Him.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And her husband heard it, and held his peace at her, and disallowed her not,.... Heard her make her vow, and bind it with an oath, and was silent at it, which was consenting to it, and did not contradict her, nor show any displeasure or resentment at her on account of it; the Targum of Jonathan adds,"and died before she was at age;''but what follows held good equally of one that was at age for marriage, and actually married to him: then all her vows shall stand, and every bond wherewith she bound her soul shall stand; be ratified and confirmed, and she be under obligation to make them good.