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and her husband heard it, and held his peace at her, and didn`t disallow her; then all her vows shall stand, and every bond with which she bound her soul shall stand.
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Silence as Consent
Commentators explain that in the context of this law, a husband's silence is not neutral but is legally interpreted as consent. By hearing his wife's vow and not speaking against it ('held his peace'), he actively confirms it, making it fully binding upon her. This highlights the weight and responsibility of a husband's response, or lack thereof.
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And her husband heard it, and held his peace at her, and disallowed her not Heard her…
Presbyterian
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…
