Numbers 30:4
Numbers 30:4 in Multiple Translations
and her father hears about her vow or pledge but says nothing to her, then all the vows or pledges by which she has bound herself shall stand.
And her father hear her vow, and her bond wherewith she hath bound her soul, and her father shall hold his peace at her: then all her vows shall stand, and every bond wherewith she hath bound her soul shall stand.
and her father heareth her vow, and her bond wherewith she hath bound her soul, and her father holdeth his peace at her; then all her vows shall stand, and every bond wherewith she hath bound her soul shall stand.
If her father, hearing of her oath or the undertaking she has given, says nothing to her, then all her oaths and every undertaking she has given will have force.
and her father finds out about her promise or pledge but doesn't say anything to her, all the promises or pledges she has sworn to do will stand.
If a woman also vow a vow vnto the Lord, and binde her selfe by a bonde, being in her fathers house, in the time of her youth,
and her father hath heard her vow, and her bond which she hath bound on her soul, and her father hath kept silent at her, then have all her vows been established, and every bond which she hath bound on her soul is established.
and her father hears her vow and her pledge with which she has bound her soul, and her father says nothing to her, then all her vows shall stand, and every pledge with which she has bound her soul shall stand.
And her father shall hear her vow, and her bond with which she hath bound her soul, and her father shall hold his peace at her: then all her vows shall stand, and every bond with which she hath bound her soul shall stand.
If a woman vow any thing, and bind herself by an oath, being in her father’s house, and but yet a girl in age: if her father knew the vow that she hath promised, and the oath wherewith she hath bound her soul, and held his peace, she shall be bound by the vow:
and if her father hears about what she promised, and if he does not object, she must do what she promised [DOU].
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 30:4
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Numbers 30:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אִשָּׁ֕ה
כִּֽי
תִדֹּ֥ר
נֶ֖דֶר
לַ/יהוָ֑ה
וְ/אָסְרָ֥ה
אִסָּ֛ר
בְּ/בֵ֥ית
אָבִ֖י/הָ
בִּ/נְעֻרֶֽי/הָ
וְ/אִשָּׁ֕ה
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
Conj | N-fs
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
תִדֹּ֥ר
nâdar
H5087
to vow
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
נֶ֖דֶר
neder
H5088
vow
N-ms
לַ/יהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
וְ/אָסְרָ֥ה
ʼâçar
H631
to bind
Conj | V-Qal-3fs
אִסָּ֛ר
ʼĕçâr
H632
injunction
N-ms
בְּ/בֵ֥ית
bayith
H1004
place
Prep | N-ms
אָבִ֖י/הָ
ʼâb
H1
father
N-ms | Suff
בִּ/נְעֻרֶֽי/הָ
nâʻûwr
H5271
youth
Prep | N-cp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 30:4
וְ/אִשָּׁ֕ה
ʼishshâh
H802
"woman"
Conj | N-fs
The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.
Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
תִדֹּ֥ר
nâdar
H5087
"to vow"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
To vow means to make a promise to God, like Hannah did in 1 Samuel 1:11 when she asked for a son. This promise is a commitment to give something to God in return for a blessing. It's a solemn pledge to God.
Definition: 1) to vow, make a vow 1a) (Qal) to vow a vow
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: (make a) vow. See also: Genesis 28:20; Judges 11:30; Psalms 76:12.
נֶ֖דֶר
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.
לַ/יהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
וְ/אָסְרָ֥ה
ʼâçar
H631
"to bind"
Conj | V-Qal-3fs
This word means to bind or tie something, like when God made a covenant with the Israelites. It can also mean to prepare for battle or to be imprisoned. In different contexts, it involves joining or fastening things together, whether physically or metaphorically.
Definition: 1) to tie, bind, imprison 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to tie, bind 1a2) to tie, harness 1a3) to bind (with cords) 1a4) to gird (rare and late) 1a5) to begin the battle, make the attack 1a6) of obligation of oath (figurative) 1b) (Niphal) to be imprisoned, bound 1c) (Pual) to be taken prisoner
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: bind, fast, gird, harness, hold, keep, make ready, order, prepare, prison(-er), put in bonds, set in array, tie. See also: Genesis 39:20; 1 Samuel 6:7; Psalms 105:22.
אִסָּ֛ר
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.
בְּ/בֵ֥ית
bayith
H1004
"place"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
אָבִ֖י/הָ
ʼâb
H1
"father"
N-ms | Suff
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
בִּ/נְעֻרֶֽי/הָ
nâʻûwr
H5271
"youth"
Prep | N-cp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to the state of being young or a group of young people, as seen in Isaiah 47:12. It describes a stage of life, like childhood or adolescence. This concept is also mentioned in Jeremiah 31:19.
Definition: youth, early life Also means: na.ur (נְעוּרוֹת "youth" H5271B)
Usage: Occurs in 46 OT verses. KJV: childhood, youth. See also: Genesis 8:21; Isaiah 54:6; Psalms 25:7.
Study Notes — Numbers 30:4
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Context — Laws about Vows
2If a man makes a vow to the LORD or swears an oath to obligate himself by a pledge, he must not break his word; he must do everything he has promised.
3And if a woman in her father’s house during her youth makes a vow to the LORD or obligates herself by a pledge,
4and her father hears about her vow or pledge but says nothing to her, then all the vows or pledges by which she has bound herself shall stand.
5But if her father prohibits her on the day he hears about it, then none of the vows or pledges by which she has bound herself shall stand. The LORD will absolve her because her father has prohibited her. 6If a woman marries while under a vow or rash promise by which she has bound herself,Numbers 30:4 Summary
[This verse, Numbers 30:4, teaches us that when a daughter makes a vow or pledge, and her father hears about it but does not speak up, then she is responsible for keeping that vow, similar to the idea in Psalm 15:4 that a person who keeps their vows is one who swears to their own hurt and does not change. This shows us the importance of being careful with our words and commitments, as seen in James 1:26, where it says that if anyone considers themselves religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on their tongue, they are deceiving themselves and their religion is worthless. As Christians, we are called to be people of our word, just like God is faithful to His promises, as seen in Hebrews 6:13-18, and we should strive to be truthful and reliable in all our interactions, whether with God or with others.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if a father does not speak up about his daughter's vow?
According to Numbers 30:4, if a father hears about his daughter's vow but says nothing, then her vows or pledges shall stand, as stated in the verse, and she will be held accountable to them, similar to the principle in Deuteronomy 23:21-23 where a person is obligated to fulfill their vows to the Lord.
How does this verse relate to the concept of authority and responsibility in the Bible?
This verse highlights the importance of parental authority and responsibility, as seen in Ephesians 6:1-3, where children are called to obey their parents, and parents are called to bring up their children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
What if the daughter is not aware of the implications of her vow?
The Bible emphasizes the importance of understanding and intention in making vows, as seen in Leviticus 5:4-6, where a person is held accountable for their thoughtless or intentional sins, and Ecclesiastes 5:4-6, where it is better not to make a vow than to make one and not fulfill it.
How does this verse apply to modern-day situations?
While the specific context of Numbers 30:4 may not directly apply to modern situations, the principles of authority, responsibility, and integrity in making commitments can be applied to various areas of life, such as marriage, as seen in Ephesians 5:22-33, and other relationships, as seen in Romans 13:1-7.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I have made commitments or vows to God or others, and how can I ensure that I fulfill them?
- How can I, as a parent or authority figure, help those under my care understand the importance of integrity and responsibility in their commitments?
- In what ways can I apply the principles of Numbers 30:4 to my own relationships and decision-making processes?
- What are some potential consequences of not fulfilling my vows or commitments, and how can I avoid those consequences by being mindful of my words and actions?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 30:4
And her father hear her vow, and her bond wherewith she hath bound her soul,.... Her vow, which is binding upon her, or her vow and an oath annexed to it; which makes it still more strongly binding;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 30:4
And her father hear her vow, and her bond wherewith she hath bound her soul, and her father shall hold his peace at her: then all her vows shall stand, and every bond wherewith she hath bound her soul shall stand.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 30:4
Her father; under which title seem to be comprehended, as in other places of Scripture, masters, magistrates, and all other superiors, in such cases wherein their right is given away by the inferior’ s vow; as for instance, when a servant vows to go a long journey for his friend, and his master will not permit him to do so; but not in other cases; as if a servant vows to do something for another in that time which his master alloweth to his own use and disposal, in this case his vow binds him, but not in the former. And her father shall hold his peace; his silence being an interpretative consent, and much more if he declares his approbation of it. Shall stand, i.e. be established, or confirmed, or be in force.
Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 30:4
Numbers 30:4 And her father hear her vow, and her bond wherewith she hath bound her soul, and her father shall hold his peace at her: then all her vows shall stand, and every bond wherewith she hath bound her soul shall stand.Ver. 4. And her father shall hold his peace.] Qui tacet, consentire videtur, a rule in civil law; silence is a kind of consent. Then all her vows shall stand.] Provided that she vow, (1,) Such things as are lawful and warrantable by the word; for to vow to do evil is an utter abomination; (2.) Such things as are possible and in her power, either naturally or by the assistance of God’ s grace promised to her: such is not the Popish vowing of virginity, since omnes non capiant hoc, all men cannot contain. Their vows of continency breed all manner of incontinency in their clergy.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 30:4
4. heareth her vow] i.e. comes to hear of it; Numbers 30:7-8 shew that it does not necessarily mean that he is present when she actually utters her vow.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 30:4
4. Her father… hold his peace — Keep silent and interpose no objection.