Numbers 30:5 Meaning and Explanation
“But if her father disallow her in the day that he heareth; not any of her vows, or of her bonds wherewith she hath bound her soul, shall stand: and the LORD shall forgive her, because her father disallowed her.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →If her father objects on hearing her vow, none of it stands and God forgives her.
The Context of Numbers 30:5
A father may void his daughter's vow if he disallows it immediately upon hearing it.
What Does Numbers 30:5 Mean?
If the father hears the vow and explicitly disallows it on that same day, none of her vows or bonds hold. The law permits the father to annul the daughter's commitment using his paternal authority. The vow becomes void as though it were never spoken to the Lord.
God forgives her because the father disallowed the vow. The text shows that God holds the father responsible for the decision, not the daughter. She is released from the obligation, and the Lord recognizes that release.
Numbers 30:5 in the Original Language
kiddel (כִּדֵּל), 'disallow' — to reject or annul, removing the force of her word.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 30:5
What does Numbers 30:5 mean?
If her father objects on hearing her vow, none of it stands and God forgives her.
What is the context of Numbers 30:5?
A father may void his daughter's vow if he disallows it immediately upon hearing it.