Numbers 30:14 Meaning and Explanation
“But if her husband altogether hold his peace at her from day to day; then he establisheth all her vows, or all her bonds, which are upon her: he confirmeth them, because he held his peace at her in the day that he heard them.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →If her husband remains silent day after day, he confirms all her vows.
The Context of Numbers 30:14
A husband's continued silence and lack of disallowance confirm his wife's vows.
What Does Numbers 30:14 Mean?
Continued silence on the husband's part becomes active confirmation. The law states that if he holds his peace from day to day—if he does not disallow the vow when he first hears it and continues to say nothing—he establishes and confirmeth all her vows. Silence ceases to be neutral and becomes assent.
The husband's inaction amounts to endorsement. By allowing time to pass without objecting, he accepts her commitment. This stands in contrast to his power to void the vow immediately; once that moment passes, his silence locks the vow in place.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 30:14
What does Numbers 30:14 mean?
If her husband remains silent day after day, he confirms all her vows.
What is the context of Numbers 30:14?
A husband's continued silence and lack of disallowance confirm his wife's vows.