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and her husband hear it, and hold his peace at her in the day that he hears it; then her vows shall stand, and her bonds with which she has bound her soul shall stand.
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Silence as Consent
Commentators explain that in this legal context, a husband's silence is not neutral but is an active form of consent. When a husband hears his wife's vow and does not immediately object, his silence validates her oath, making it binding. This highlights the significant responsibility and authority vested in the husband's role within the family structure.
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And her husband heard it, and held his peace at her in the day that he heard it The v…
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…
