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But if her father disallow her in the day that he heareth, none of her vows, or of her bonds wherewith she hath bound her soul, shall stand: and Jehovah will forgive her, because her father disallowed her.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The Lord shall forgive her - that is, shall remit the obligation. (Compare 2 Kings 5:18.)

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The Lord shall forgive her—that is, she would not incur the guilt or punishment which would otherwise have been incurred by neglecting to …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

But if her father disallow her. The expression is remarkable, And the Lord shall forgive her, by which Moses gently reproves the …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But if her father disallow her in the day that he hears
Disapproves of her vow, and expresses his dislike of it, and…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Two cases of vows are defined. The first concerns a daughter in her father's house. When her vow comes to his attention, he has the power either to…

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