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But if her husband disallow her in the day that he hears it, then he shall make void her vow which is on her, and the rash utterance of her lips, with which she has bound her soul: and Yahweh will forgive her.
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Family Order Over Vows
Commentators like Matthew Henry emphasize that this law prioritizes the God-ordained structure and peace of the family. The principle of a husband's headship is considered so foundational that it takes precedence even over a solemn vow made by his wife. God releases the woman from her vow to prevent the disruption of the family unit, showing how divine law supports societal and familial well-being.
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But if her husband disallow her on the day that he heard it , &c.] Expresses his dislike of it; and this he does as …
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…
