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Numbers 30:3–13

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Numbers 30:3

3If a woman also vow a vow unto the Lord, and bind herself by a bond, being in her father’s house in her youth;

Numbers 30:4

4And her father hear her vow, and her bond wherewith she hath bound her soul, and her father shall hold his peace at her: then all her vows shall stand, and every bond wherewith she hath bound her soul shall stand.

Numbers 30:5

5But 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.

Numbers 30:6

6And if she had at all an husband, when she vowed, or uttered ought out of her lips, wherewith she bound her soul;

Numbers 30:7

7And her husband heard it, and held his peace at her in the day that he heard it: then her vows shall stand, and her bonds wherewith she bound her soul shall stand.

Numbers 30:8

8But 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.

Numbers 30:9

9But every vow of a widow, and of her that is divorced, wherewith they have bound their souls, shall stand against her.

Numbers 30:10

10And if she vowed in her husband’s house, or bound her soul by a bond with an oath;

Numbers 30:11

11And her husband heard it, and held his peace at her, and disallowed her not: then all her vows shall stand, and every bond wherewith she bound her soul shall stand.

Numbers 30:12

12But if her husband hath utterly made them void on the day he heard them; then whatsoever proceeded out of her lips concerning her vows, or concerning the bond of her soul, shall not stand: her husband hath made them void; and the Lord shall forgive her.

Numbers 30:13

13Every vow, and every binding oath to afflict the soul, her husband may establish it, or her husband may make it void.

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DEFINED WORDS

Numbers 30:3

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

vow

A solemn promise made to God; also to bind oneself by such a promise.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Lord

LORD: The name of God the Father in English, from the Hebrew Tetragrammaton YHWH, also rendered GOD and JEHOVAH. Lord: A title applied to God and Christ as ruler and master, the one to whom worship and obedience are due. lord: A male master, owner, ruler, or superior addressed or described as one having authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

bind

To tie together, or confine with a cord, or any thing that is flexible; to fasten as with a band, fillet or ligature.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

house

A building or dwelling; the people of a household or family; a lineage or family line; as a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

youth

The part of life that suceeeds to childhood.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

DEFINED WORDS

Numbers 30:4

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hear

To perceive by the ear; to listen, attend, understand, or obey, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

vow

A solemn promise made to God; also to bind oneself by such a promise.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wherewith

In, at, or to what place; in the place or circumstance in which.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

bound

Made fast, tied, confined, or obligated; destined or going toward; as a verb, to set a limit.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hold

To grasp, keep, possess, restrain, maintain, regard, or account, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

peace

Freedom from war, strife, disturbance, or inward trouble; quietness, reconciliation, safety, or well-being, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

vows

Solemn promises made to God; or, as a verb, makes such promises, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

every

Each one of all; all taken separately, without exception in the stated group.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Numbers 30:5

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

day

The period of light between morning and evening; a complete daily cycle; or a specified time, age, or season, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

any

One, some, or every member or amount of an indefinite number or quantity, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

vows

Solemn promises made to God; or, as a verb, makes such promises, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

bonds

Binding ties or obligations; also conditions of servitude, restraint, or captivity.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wherewith

In, at, or to what place; in the place or circumstance in which.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

bound

Made fast, tied, confined, or obligated; destined or going toward; as a verb, to set a limit.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Lord

LORD: The name of God the Father in English, from the Hebrew Tetragrammaton YHWH, also rendered GOD and JEHOVAH. Lord: A title applied to God and Christ as ruler and master, the one to whom worship and obedience are due. lord: A male master, owner, ruler, or superior addressed or described as one having authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

forgive

To pardon an offence, remit a debt, or release from the penalty or resentment connected with it.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Numbers 30:6

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

husband

A married man in relation to his wife; also one who manages or cultivates carefully.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

vowed

Bound by a solemn promise, pledge, or devotion to the Lord or in the matter stated.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

uttered

Spoken; pronounced; disclosed; published; put into circulation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

ought

Should or is bound to; expresses duty, fitness, or necessity.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

out

Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wherewith

In, at, or to what place; in the place or circumstance in which.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

bound

Made fast, tied, confined, or obligated; destined or going toward; as a verb, to set a limit.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Numbers 30:7

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

husband

A married man in relation to his wife; also one who manages or cultivates carefully.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

held

Kept, possessed, maintained, restrained, or regarded, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

peace

Freedom from war, strife, disturbance, or inward trouble; quietness, reconciliation, safety, or well-being, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

day

The period of light between morning and evening; a complete daily cycle; or a specified time, age, or season, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

vows

Solemn promises made to God; or, as a verb, makes such promises, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

bonds

Binding ties or obligations; also conditions of servitude, restraint, or captivity.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wherewith

In, at, or to what place; in the place or circumstance in which.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

bound

Made fast, tied, confined, or obligated; destined or going toward; as a verb, to set a limit.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Numbers 30:8

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

husband

A married man in relation to his wife; also one who manages or cultivates carefully.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

day

The period of light between morning and evening; a complete daily cycle; or a specified time, age, or season, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

make

To form, produce, cause, or carry out what the verse states.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

vow

A solemn promise made to God; also to bind oneself by such a promise.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

vowed

Bound by a solemn promise, pledge, or devotion to the Lord or in the matter stated.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

uttered

Spoken; pronounced; disclosed; published; put into circulation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wherewith

In, at, or to what place; in the place or circumstance in which.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

bound

Made fast, tied, confined, or obligated; destined or going toward; as a verb, to set a limit.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

effect

A result, force, or accomplished outcome; also to bring something to pass.

Meaning drawn from: Cawdrey 1604 · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Lord

LORD: The name of God the Father in English, from the Hebrew Tetragrammaton YHWH, also rendered GOD and JEHOVAH. Lord: A title applied to God and Christ as ruler and master, the one to whom worship and obedience are due. lord: A male master, owner, ruler, or superior addressed or described as one having authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

forgive

To pardon an offence, remit a debt, or release from the penalty or resentment connected with it.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Numbers 30:9

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

every

Each one of all; all taken separately, without exception in the stated group.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

vow

A solemn promise made to God; also to bind oneself by such a promise.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

divorced

Separated from a spouse by divorce; put away from the marriage relation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wherewith

In, at, or to what place; in the place or circumstance in which.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

bound

Made fast, tied, confined, or obligated; destined or going toward; as a verb, to set a limit.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

against

Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893

DEFINED WORDS

Numbers 30:10

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

vowed

Bound by a solemn promise, pledge, or devotion to the Lord or in the matter stated.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

husband

A married man in relation to his wife; also one who manages or cultivates carefully.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

house

A building or dwelling; the people of a household or family; a lineage or family line; as a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

bound

Made fast, tied, confined, or obligated; destined or going toward; as a verb, to set a limit.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Numbers 30:11

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

husband

A married man in relation to his wife; also one who manages or cultivates carefully.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

held

Kept, possessed, maintained, restrained, or regarded, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

peace

Freedom from war, strife, disturbance, or inward trouble; quietness, reconciliation, safety, or well-being, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

vows

Solemn promises made to God; or, as a verb, makes such promises, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

every

Each one of all; all taken separately, without exception in the stated group.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wherewith

In, at, or to what place; in the place or circumstance in which.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

bound

Made fast, tied, confined, or obligated; destined or going toward; as a verb, to set a limit.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Numbers 30:12

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

husband

A married man in relation to his wife; also one who manages or cultivates carefully.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

void

Empty, vacant, lacking, or without effect; as a verb, to empty or make of no effect.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

day

The period of light between morning and evening; a complete daily cycle; or a specified time, age, or season, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

whatsoever

Whatever; anything or everything that, without restriction in the stated class.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

proceeded

To proceed: to go forth, come out, or continue onward.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

out

Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

concerning

Regarding, relating to, or about.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

vows

Solemn promises made to God; or, as a verb, makes such promises, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Lord

LORD: The name of God the Father in English, from the Hebrew Tetragrammaton YHWH, also rendered GOD and JEHOVAH. Lord: A title applied to God and Christ as ruler and master, the one to whom worship and obedience are due. lord: A male master, owner, ruler, or superior addressed or described as one having authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

forgive

To pardon an offence, remit a debt, or release from the penalty or resentment connected with it.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Numbers 30:13

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Every

Each one of all; all taken separately, without exception in the stated group.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

vow

A solemn promise made to God; also to bind oneself by such a promise.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

husband

A married man in relation to his wife; also one who manages or cultivates carefully.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

make

To form, produce, cause, or carry out what the verse states.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

void

Empty, vacant, lacking, or without effect; as a verb, to empty or make of no effect.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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From verse 5

  1. Ephesians 6:1
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  2. Mark 7:10–13
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  3. Matthew 15:4–6
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  4. Hosea 6:6
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  1. Psalms 56:12
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From verse 8

  1. Genesis 3:16
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  2. 1 Corinthians 14:34
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  3. Ephesians 5:22–24
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  4. 1 Corinthians 7:4
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From verse 9

  1. Luke 2:37
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From verse 12

  1. Numbers 30:8
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  2. 1 Corinthians 11:3
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  3. Numbers 15:25
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  5. Numbers 30:5
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  1. 1 Corinthians 11:3
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  2. 1 Corinthians 11:9
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  3. 1 Peter 3:1–6
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