Numbers 30:8 Meaning and Explanation
“But if her husband disallowed her on the day that he heard it; then he shall make her vow which she vowed, and that which she uttered with her lips, wherewith she bound her soul, of none effect: and the LORD shall forgive her.”
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Read Full Chapter →If her husband disallows her vow on that day, it becomes void and God forgives her.
The Context of Numbers 30:8
A husband may void his wife's vow if he disallows it on the day he hears of it.
What Does Numbers 30:8 Mean?
The husband holds the same power as the father: he may disallow the wife's vow on the day he hears it, rendering it null and void. His authority to nullify applies to the vow she vowed and everything she uttered with her lips. The vow becomes of none effect—as if never spoken.
God forgives her for the vow she cannot fulfill, because the husband's authority overrides her commitment. The law places the responsibility on the husband for the decision to nullify, not on the wife for breaking her word.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 30:8
What does Numbers 30:8 mean?
If her husband disallows her vow on that day, it becomes void and God forgives her.
What is the context of Numbers 30:8?
A husband may void his wife's vow if he disallows it on the day he hears of it.