Numbers 30:14

Numbers 30:14 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

But if her husband says nothing to her from day to day, then he confirms all the vows and pledges that bind her. He has confirmed them, because he said nothing to her on the day he heard about them.

King James Version KJV

But if her husband altogether hold his peace at her from day to day; then he establisheth all her vows, or all her bonds, which are upon her: he confirmeth them, because he held his peace at her in the day that he heard them.

American Standard Version ASV

But if her husband altogether hold his peace at her from day to day, then he establisheth all her vows, or all her bonds, which are upon her: he hath established them, because he held his peace at her in the day that he heard them.

Bible in Basic English BBE

But if the days go on, and her husband says nothing whatever to her, then he is giving the support of his authority to her oaths and undertakings, because at the time of hearing them he said nothing to her.

Free Bible Version FBV

But if her husband doesn't ever say a word to her about it, then he is assumed to have confirmed all the solemn promises and pledges she has made.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

So euery vowe, and euery othe or bonde, made to humble the soule, her husband may stablish it, or her husband may breake it.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

and if her husband certainly keep silent at her, from day unto day, then he hath established all her vows, or all her bonds which [are] upon her; he hath established them, for he hath kept silent at her in the day of his hearing;

World English Bible WEB

But if her husband says nothing to her from day to day, then he establishes all her vows or all her pledges which are on her. He has established them, because he said nothing to her in the day that he heard them.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

But if her husband altogether holds his peace at her from day to day; then he establisheth all her vows, or all her bonds, which are upon her: he confirmeth them, because he held his peace at her in the day that he heard them .

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

If she vow and bind herself by oath, to afflict her soul by fasting, or abstinence from other things, it shall depend on the will of her husband, whether she shall do it, or not do it.

Translation for Translators T4T

If he does not object for several days after he hears about it, she must do what she promised.

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Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 30:14

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Numbers 30:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB כָּל נֵ֛דֶר וְ/כָל שְׁבֻעַ֥ת אִסָּ֖ר לְ/עַנֹּ֣ת נָ֑פֶשׁ אִישָׁ֥/הּ יְקִימֶ֖/נּוּ וְ/אִישָׁ֥/הּ יְפֵרֶֽ/נּוּ

כָּל kôl H3605 all N-ms

נֵ֛דֶר neder H5088 vow N-ms

וְ/כָל kôl H3605 all Conj | N-ms

שְׁבֻעַ֥ת shᵉbûwʻâh H7621 oath N-fs

אִסָּ֖ר ʼĕçâr H632 injunction N-ms

לְ/עַנֹּ֣ת ʻânâh H6031 be occupied Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a

נָ֑פֶשׁ nephesh H5315 soul N-cs

אִישָׁ֥/הּ ʼîysh H376 man N-ms | Suff

יְקִימֶ֖/נּוּ qûwm H6965 -kamai V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff

וְ/אִישָׁ֥/הּ ʼîysh H376 man Conj | N-ms | Suff

יְפֵרֶֽ/נּוּ pârar H6565 to break V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 30:14

כָּל kôl H3605 "all" N-ms

The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.

נֵ֛דֶר neder H5088 "vow" N-ms

A vow is a promise made to God, like the one Jephthah made in Judges 11:30-31. It can also refer to the thing promised, such as an offering. Vows are recorded in the Bible as important commitments.

Definition: vow, votive offering

Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: vow(-ed). See also: Genesis 28:20; Deuteronomy 12:11; Psalms 22:26.

וְ/כָל kôl H3605 "all" Conj | N-ms

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

שְׁבֻעַ֥ת shᵉbûwʻâh H7621 "oath" N-fs

This word means an oath or curse, like a promise or vow. In the Bible, it appears in Numbers 5:21 and Deuteronomy 29:12, referring to God's oath. The KJV translates it as 'oath' or 'curse'.

Definition: 1) oath, curse 1a) oath 1a1) attesting of innocence 1a2) curse 1b) oath (of Jehovah)

Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: curse, oath, [idiom] sworn. See also: Genesis 24:8; 2 Samuel 21:7; Psalms 105:9.

אִסָּ֖ר ʼĕçâr H632 "injunction" N-ms

This Hebrew word refers to a binding obligation or vow, like a promise to abstain from something. It is translated as binding or bond in the KJV Bible. In Ezra 9:12, it describes the obligation to follow God's laws.

Definition: bond, binding obligation, obligation Aramaic equivalent: e.sar (אֱסָר "injunction" H0633)

Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: binding, bond. See also: Numbers 30:3; Numbers 30:11; Numbers 30:15.

לְ/עַנֹּ֣ת ʻânâh H6031 "be occupied" Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a

To afflict or oppress someone, making them feel low or depressed. In the Bible, it can also mean to humble oneself, as seen in Psalm 35:13. It involves being put down or becoming weak.

Definition: (Qal) to be occupied, be busied with

Usage: Occurs in 79 OT verses. KJV: abase self, afflict(-ion, self), answer (by mistake for H6030 (עָנָה)), chasten self, deal hardly with, defile, exercise, force, gentleness, humble (self), hurt, ravish, sing (by mistake for H6030 (עָנָה)), speak (by mistake for H6030 (עָנָה)), submit self, weaken, [idiom] in any wise. See also: Genesis 15:13; 2 Kings 17:20; Psalms 35:13.

נָ֑פֶשׁ nephesh H5315 "soul" N-cs

The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.

Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain

Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.

אִישָׁ֥/הּ ʼîysh H376 "man" N-ms | Suff

The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.

Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)

Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.

יְקִימֶ֖/נּוּ qûwm H6965 "-kamai" V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff

Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.

Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai

Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.

וְ/אִישָׁ֥/הּ ʼîysh H376 "man" Conj | N-ms | Suff

יְפֵרֶֽ/נּוּ pârar H6565 "to break" V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff

To split or break something apart is the meaning of this word, often used figuratively to mean frustrate or violate. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible.

Definition: 1) to break, frustrate 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to break, violate 1a2) to frustrate, make ineffectual 1b) (Hophal) 1b1) to be frustrated 1b2) to be broken 1b3) to break 1c) (Pilpel) to break to bits, shatter Also means: pur (פּוּר "to break" H6331)

Usage: Occurs in 46 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any ways, break (asunder), cast off, cause to cease, [idiom] clean, defeat, disannul, disappoint, dissolve, divide, make of none effect, fail, frustrate, bring (come) to nought, [idiom] utterly, make void. See also: Genesis 17:14; Psalms 85:5; Psalms 74:13.

Study Notes — Numbers 30:14

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Numbers 30:14 Summary
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Context — Laws about Vows

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. 13Her husband may confirm or nullify any vow or any sworn pledge to deny herself.

14But if her husband says nothing to her from day to day, then he confirms all the vows and pledges that bind her. He has confirmed them, because he said nothing to her on the day he heard about them.

15But if he nullifies them after he hears of them, then he will bear her iniquity.” 16These are the statutes that the LORD commanded Moses concerning the relationship between a man and his wife, and between a father and a young daughter still in his home.

Numbers 30:14 Summary

This verse, Numbers 30:14, explains that if a husband doesn't say anything about his wife's vows, it means he agrees with them. This is important because it shows that husbands have a big role in supporting their wives and helping them keep their promises to God, as seen in the context of Ephesians 5:25-33 where husbands are called to love and care for their wives. It's like when we make a promise to someone, we need to make sure we can keep it, and having someone to support us can make a big difference, as seen in the example of Jonathan and David in 1 Samuel 18:3. By understanding this verse, we can learn more about how to build strong, supportive relationships in our own lives, reflecting the biblical values of love, trust, and faithfulness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if a husband doesn't say anything about his wife's vows?

According to Numbers 30:14, if a husband says nothing to his wife from day to day, then he confirms all the vows and pledges that bind her, as seen in the context of Numbers 30:12-13 where it explains the husband's role in confirming or nullifying vows.

Does a husband's silence mean he agrees with his wife's vows?

Yes, in the context of Numbers 30:14, a husband's silence implies confirmation of his wife's vows, as it is written that 'he has confirmed them, because he said nothing to her on the day he heard about them', similar to how a father's silence can confirm his daughter's vows in Numbers 30:3-5.

Can a husband change his mind after hearing about his wife's vows?

According to Numbers 30:15, if a husband nullifies his wife's vows after he hears of them, then he will bear her iniquity, emphasizing the importance of careful consideration, as seen in the principles of accountability in Deuteronomy 23:21-23.

What is the purpose of these laws regarding vows in the book of Numbers?

These laws, as stated in Numbers 30:16, were given by God to Moses to guide the relationships between husbands and wives, and fathers and daughters, promoting harmony and accountability, reflecting the broader theme of covenant faithfulness in Exodus 19:5-6 and Deuteronomy 29:9-14.

Reflection Questions

How can I, as a husband or wife, apply the principle of careful consideration in my own relationships, as seen in Numbers 30:14?
What are some ways I can demonstrate my commitment to my spouse, as seen in the context of confirming vows in Numbers 30:14?
How can I balance the need for accountability with the importance of trust and communication in my relationships, as reflected in the laws of Numbers 30:12-16?
In what ways can I, as a child of God, apply the principles of faithfulness and accountability in my own walk with Him, as seen in the broader context of Numbers 30 and the biblical theme of covenant faithfulness?

Gill's Exposition on Numbers 30:14

But if her husband altogether hold his peace at her from day today,.... Said not one word to her day after day, neither on the day he heard her vow, nor the day following: then he establisheth all

Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 30:14

THE VOW OF THE WIFE, Numbers 30:10-16.In this case the silence of the husband cognizant of the vow gives consent, but his immediate protest annuls the obligation. 13. To afflict the soul — This was usually done by fasting.

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