Numbers 30:15 Meaning and Explanation
“But if he shall any ways make them void after that he hath heard them; then he shall bear her iniquity.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →If a husband voids vows after initially allowing them to stand, he bears the guilt.
The Context of Numbers 30:15
A husband who delays disallowing a vow and then voids it bears the guilt of the broken promise.
What Does Numbers 30:15 Mean?
If the husband allows time to pass after hearing the vow—either by silence or apparent acceptance—and then later disallows it, he faces consequences. He shall bear her iniquity, meaning he bears the guilt or responsibility for breaking her commitment. His delay in objecting prevents him from using his authority to void the vow.
This verse sets a time limit on the husband's power. He must disallow the vow promptly, on the day he hears it. If he waits and then attempts to void it, he becomes responsible for the broken promise, not the wife. The community holds him accountable.
Numbers 30:15 in the Original Language
nasa (נָשָׂא), 'bear' — to carry, shoulder, or take upon oneself the weight of guilt or consequence.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 30:15
What does Numbers 30:15 mean?
If a husband voids vows after initially allowing them to stand, he bears the guilt.
What is the context of Numbers 30:15?
A husband who delays disallowing a vow and then voids it bears the guilt of the broken promise.