Numbers 30:14

Verse

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.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

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

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.

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

One Unity Resource Bible

But if her husband altogether hold his peace at her from day to day, then he establishes all her vows, or all her bonds, which are on her. He has established them, because he held his peace at her in the day that he sh'ma ·heard obeyed· them.

Translation for Translators

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

Unlocked Literal Bible

But if he says nothing at all to her day after day, then he confirms all her vows and binding promises that she has made. He has confirmed them because he has said nothing to her at the time that he heard about them.

Noah Webster Bible

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 .

World English Bible

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.

Young's Literal Translation

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;

Context

Laws about Vows

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.”

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 one's word. The verse underscores the need for sincerity and obedience in following through with vows, reflecting a deep reverence for God and His commandments. It serves as a reminder of the accountability and responsibility that come with making pledges to the Lord, encouraging believers to uphold their commitments with diligence and devotion.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

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 her vows, or all her bonds, which are upon her; by his silence: he confirmeth them, because he held his peace at her, in the day that he heard them; for not to contradict them was to confirm them.