King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
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].
Complete Jewish Bible:
But if her husband entirely holds his peace with her day after day, then he confirms all her vows and obligations; he must let them stand, because he held his peace with her on the day he heard them.
Berean Standard Bible:
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:
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.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
But if her husband{H376} altogether{H2790} hold his peace{H2790} at her from day{H3117} to day{H3117}; then he establisheth{H6965} all her vows{H5088}, or all her bonds{H632}, which are upon her: he confirmeth{H6965} them, because he held his peace{H2790} at her in the day{H3117} that he heard{H8085} them.
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Commentary for Numbers 30:14
**Themes:**
Numbers 30:14 touches on the themes of vows, marriage, and gender roles within the context of ancient Israelite society. The verse reflects the idea that a husband has the authority to nullify his wife's vows, but if he chooses not to intervene, he is seen as endorsing them. This illustrates the patriarchal structure of the society, where a woman's religious commitments could be subject to her husband's approval.
**Historical Context:**
The Book of Numbers is the fourth book of the Torah (Pentateuch) and primarily deals with the census, organization, and journey of the Israelites from Mount Sinai to the Promised Land. The laws concerning vows in Numbers 30 are part of a larger legal code that includes various regulations governing the community's religious and social life.
In the historical context of the ancient Near East, vows were solemn promises made to God, often in exchange for divine favor or assistance. The enforcement of a wife's vow by her husband's silence reflects the legal and social dynamics of the time, where a woman's autonomy was limited and her actions often required male oversight or ratification.
This verse is part of a broader passage (Numbers 30:2-16) that outlines the conditions under which a father or husband can annul a woman's vow. The passage suggests that while women had the capacity to make religious commitments, their ability to fulfill these vows could be contingent upon the men in their lives.
In summary, Numbers 30:14 reflects the themes of divine obligation, familial authority, and gender roles within the patriarchal society of ancient Israel. It provides insight into the legal and social structures that governed personal commitments and family dynamics during the period of the Israelites' wandering in the wilderness.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H376
There are 1507 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אִישׁ
Transliteration: ʼîysh
Pronunciation: eesh
Description: contracted for אֱנוֹשׁ (or perhaps rather from an unused root meaning to be extant); a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation); 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 אִשָּׁה. - Strong's Number: H2790
There are 66 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָרַשׁ
Transliteration: chârash
Pronunciation: khaw-rash'
Description: a primitive root; to scratch, i.e. (by implication) to engrave, plough; hence (from the use of tools) to fabricate (of any material); figuratively, to devise (in a bad sense); hence (from the idea of secrecy) to be silent, to let alone; hence (by implication) to be deaf (as an accompaniment of dumbness); [idiom] altogether, cease, conceal, be deaf, devise, ear, graven, imagine, leave off speaking, hold peace, plow(-er, man), be quiet, rest, practise secretly, keep silence, be silent, speak not a word, be still, hold tongue, worker. - Strong's Number: H3117
There are 1931 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יוֹם
Transliteration: yôwm
Pronunciation: yome
Description: from an unused root meaning to be hot; a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated term), (often used adverb); age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. - Strong's Number: H6965
There are 596 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קוּם
Transliteration: qûwm
Pronunciation: koom
Description: a primitive root; to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative); 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). - Strong's Number: H5088
There are 57 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נֶדֶר
Transliteration: neder
Pronunciation: neh'-der
Description: or נֵדֶר; from נָדַר; a promise (to God); also (concretely) a thing promised; vow(-ed). - Strong's Number: H632
There are 99 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֱסָר
Transliteration: ʼĕçâr
Pronunciation: es-sawr'
Description: or אִסָּר; from אָסַר; an obligation or vow (of abstinence); binding, bond. - Strong's Number: H8085
There are 1072 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁמַע
Transliteration: shâmaʻ
Pronunciation: shaw-mah'
Description: a primitive root; to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.); [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness.