Numbers 30:3 Meaning and Explanation
“If a woman also vow a vow unto the LORD, and bind herself by a bond, being in her father's house in her youth;”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →A young woman living in her father's house may make a vow to the Lord.
The Context of Numbers 30:3
Women under paternal authority can make vows, but their validity depends on their father's response.
What Does Numbers 30:3 Mean?
The law now turns to women, extending the right to make vows to the Lord. It establishes the first category: a young woman in her father's household. The phrase "being in her youth" and "in her father's house" identifies a specific social context—a daughter living under her father's authority before marriage.
The text acknowledges that women can initiate vows just as men do. Her vow creates the same kind of binding commitment: she binds herself by a bond to the Lord. The law does not prohibit her from making the vow in the first place.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 30:3
What does Numbers 30:3 mean?
A young woman living in her father's house may make a vow to the Lord.
What is the context of Numbers 30:3?
Women under paternal authority can make vows, but their validity depends on their father's response.