Numbers 30:7

Verse

and her husband hears of it but says nothing to her on that day, then the vows or pledges by which she has bound herself shall stand.

American Standard Version (1901)

and her husband hear it, and hold his peace at her in the day that he heareth it; then her vows shall stand, and her bonds wherewith she hath bound her soul shall stand.

Bible in Basic English

If her husband, hearing of it, says nothing to her at the time, then the oaths she made and the undertakings she gave will have force.

Free Bible Version

and her husband finds out about it but doesn't say anything to her right away, all the promises or pledges she has sworn to do will stand.

King James (Authorized) Version

And her husband heard it, and held his peace at her in the day that he heard it: then her vows shall stand, and her bonds wherewith she bound her soul shall stand.

One Unity Resource Bible

and her husband sh'ma ·hears obeys· it, and hold his peace at her in the day that he sh'ma ·hears obeys· it; then her vows shall stand, and her bonds with which she has bound her soul shall stand.

Translation for Translators

if her husband hears about what she promised to do, and he does not object, she must do what she promised [DOU].

Unlocked Literal Bible

If she marries a man while she is under those vows, or if she makes rash promises with which she obligates herself, those obligations will remain in force.

Noah Webster Bible

And her husband heard it , and held his peace at her in the day that he heard it : then her vows shall stand, and her bonds with which she bound her soul shall stand.

World English Bible

and her husband hears it, and says nothing to her in the day that he hears it; then her vows shall stand, and her pledges with which she has bound her soul shall stand.

Young's Literal Translation

and her husband hath heard, and in the day of his hearing, he hath kept silent at her, then have her vows been established, and her bonds which she hath bound on her soul are established.

Context

Laws about Vows

⁶If a woman marries while under a vow or rash promise by which she has bound herself,⁷and her husband hears of it but says nothing to her on that day, then the vows or pledges by which she has bound herself shall stand.⁸But if her husband prohibits her when he hears of it, he nullifies the vow that binds her or the rash promise she has made, and the LORD will absolve her.

Summary

In Numbers 30:7, we see the importance of honoring vows and commitments made to the Lord. This verse emphasizes the seriousness of keeping one's word, especially when it comes to promises made to God. It highlights the need for faithfulness and integrity in fulfilling obligations, reflecting a deep respect for the Lord and His commandments. By upholding our vows, we demonstrate our trust in God and our desire to live in obedience to His will, fostering a relationship of trust and loyalty between us and the Lord.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And her husband heard it, and held his peace at her in the day that he heard it,.... The vow she made, and by his silence consented to it: then her vows shall stand, and her bonds wherewith she bound her soul shall stand; or she be under obligation to perform them.