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Every vow, and every binding oath to afflict the soul, her husband may establish it, or her husband may make it void.
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Preserving Family Order
Commentators explain that a husband's authority over his wife's vows was a practical measure to maintain good order in the family. This power was intended to prevent confusion in household affairs, avoid financial strain from rash dedications, and ensure the stability of the home, which God's law highly values.
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19th Century
Anglican
Every vow, and every binding oath to afflict the soul.— Reference is again made to the two kinds of vows which are discus…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Every vow, and every binding oath to afflict the soul By fasting, as Aben Ezra observes; as when a vow was made, or a per…
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…
