Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version If, however, he nullifies them some time after he hears about them, then he must bear the consequences of her wrongdoing.” New Living Translation If he waits more than a day and then tries to nullify a vow or pledge, he will be punished for her guilt.” English Standard Version But if he makes them null and void after he has heard of them, then he shall bear her iniquity.” Berean Standard Bible But if he nullifies them after he hears of them, then he will bear her iniquity.” King James Bible But if he shall any ways make them void after that he hath heard them; then he shall bear her iniquity. New King James Version But if he does make them void after he has heard them, then he shall bear her guilt.” New American Standard Bible However, if he actually annuls them after he has heard them, then he shall bear the responsibility for her guilt.” NASB 1995 “But if he indeed annuls them after he has heard them, then he shall bear her guilt.” NASB 1977 “But if he indeed annuls them after he has heard them, then he shall bear her guilt.” Legacy Standard Bible But if he indeed annuls them after he has heard them, then he shall bear her guilt.” Amplified Bible But if he indeed nullifies them after he hears of them, then he shall be responsible for and bear her guilt [for breaking her promise].” Christian Standard Bible But if he cancels them after he hears about them, he will be responsible for her commitment.” Holman Christian Standard Bible But if he cancels them after he hears about them, he will be responsible for her commitment.” American Standard Version But if he shall make them null and void after that he hath heard them, then he shall bear her iniquity. Contemporary English Version But if he waits until the next day to stop her from keeping her promise, he is the one who must be punished. English Revised Version But if he shall make them null and void after that he hath heard them; then he shall bear her iniquity. GOD'S WORD® Translation But if he cancels it later, he will suffer the consequences." Good News Translation But if he later annuls the vow, he must suffer the consequences for the failure to fulfill the vow. International Standard Version But if he nullified them after he had heard, then he will be responsible for any resulting iniquity." NET Bible But if he should nullify them after he has heard them, then he will bear her iniquity." New Heart English Bible But if he shall make them null and void after that he has heard them, then he shall bear her iniquity." Webster's Bible Translation But if he shall any way make them void after that he hath heard them; then he shall bear her iniquity. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut if he nullifies them after he hears of them, then he will bear her iniquity.” World English Bible But if he makes them null and void after he has heard them, then he shall bear her iniquity.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand if he indeed breaks them after his hearing, then he has borne her iniquity.” Young's Literal Translation and if he doth at all break them after his hearing, then he hath borne her iniquity.' Smith's Literal Translation And if annulling, he annulled them after his hearing; and he bore the iniquity. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut if he gainsay it after that he knew it, he shall bear her iniquity. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible If, however, he annuls them some time after he first learned of them, he will be responsible for her guilt.” New Revised Standard Version But if he nullifies them some time after he has heard of them, then he shall bear her guilt. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut if he shall make them void after he has heard them, then he shall bear her iniquity. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And if he will certainly nullify them after he hears, he will bear her sin.’” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But if he shall make them null and void after that he hath heard them, then he shall bear her iniquity. Brenton Septuagint Translation And if her husband should in any wise cancel them after the day in which he heard them, then he shall bear his iniquity. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Laws Concerning Vows…14But if her husband says nothing to her from day to day, then he confirms all the vows and pledges that bind her. He has confirmed them, because he said nothing to her on the day he heard about them. 15But if he nullifies them after he hears of them, then he will bear her iniquity.” 16These are the statutes that the LORD commanded Moses concerning the relationship between a man and his wife, and between a father and a young daughter still in his home.… Cross References Matthew 5:33-37 Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’ / But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; / or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. ... James 5:12 Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, so that you will not fall under judgment. Deuteronomy 23:21-23 If you make a vow to the LORD your God, do not be slow to keep it, because He will surely require it of you, and you will be guilty of sin. / But if you refrain from making a vow, you will not be guilty of sin. / Be careful to follow through on what comes from your lips, because you have freely vowed to the LORD your God with your own mouth. Ecclesiastes 5:4-6 When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, because He takes no pleasure in fools. Fulfill your vow. / It is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it. / Do not let your mouth cause your flesh to sin, and do not tell the messenger that your vow was a mistake. Why should God be angry with your words and destroy the work of your hands? Leviticus 5:4-5 Or if someone swears thoughtlessly with his lips to do anything good or evil—in whatever matter a man may rashly pronounce an oath—even if he is unaware of it, when he realizes it, he is guilty in the matter. / If someone incurs guilt in one of these ways, he must confess the sin he has committed, Matthew 23:16-22 Woe to you, blind guides! You say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.’ / You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes it sacred? / And you say, ‘If anyone swears by the altar, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gift on it, he is bound by his oath.’ ... Judges 11:30-31 Jephthah made this vow to the LORD: “If indeed You will deliver the Ammonites into my hand, / then whatever comes out the door of my house to greet me on my triumphant return from the Ammonites will belong to the LORD, and I will offer it up as a burnt offering.” Psalm 15:4 who despises the vile but honors those who fear the LORD, who does not revise a costly oath, Proverbs 20:25 It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly, only later to reconsider his vows. 1 Samuel 1:11 And she made a vow, saying, “O LORD of Hosts, if only You will look upon the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, not forgetting Your maidservant but giving her a son, then I will dedicate him to the LORD all the days of his life, and no razor shall ever touch his head.” Acts 5:1-4 Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. / With his wife’s full knowledge, he kept back some of the proceeds for himself, but brought a portion and laid it at the apostles’ feet. / Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and withhold some of the proceeds from the land? ... Genesis 28:20-22 Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me and watch over me on this journey, and if He will provide me with food to eat and clothes to wear, / so that I may return safely to my father’s house, then the LORD will be my God. / And this stone I have set up as a pillar will be God’s house, and of all that You give me I will surely give You a tenth.” 1 Samuel 14:24-28 Now the men of Israel were in distress that day, for Saul had placed the troops under an oath, saying, “Cursed is the man who eats any food before evening, before I have taken vengeance on my enemies.” So none of the troops tasted any food. / Then all the troops entered the forest, and there was honey on the ground. / And when they entered the forest and saw the flowing honey, not one of them put his hand to his mouth, because they feared the oath. ... 2 Corinthians 1:17-20 When I planned this, did I do it carelessly? Or do I make my plans by human standards, so as to say “Yes, yes” and also “No, no”? / But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No.” / For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was proclaimed among you by me and Silvanus and Timothy, was not “Yes” and “No,” but in Him it has always been “Yes.” ... Jonah 2:9 But I, with the voice of thanksgiving, will sacrifice to You. I will fulfill what I have vowed. Salvation is from the LORD!” Treasury of Scripture But if he shall any ways make them void after that he has heard them; then he shall bear her iniquity. he shall bear Numbers 30:5,8,12 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… Leviticus 5:1 And if a soul sin, and hear the voice of swearing, and is a witness, whether he hath seen or known of it; if he do not utter it, then he shall bear his iniquity. Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. Jump to Previous Annul Annuls Bear Borne Break Heard Hearing Hears However Indeed Iniquity Makes Null Nullifies Responsible Time Void Way Ways WrongdoingJump to Next Annul Annuls Bear Borne Break Heard Hearing Hears However Indeed Iniquity Makes Null Nullifies Responsible Time Void Way Ways WrongdoingNumbers 30 1. Vows are not to be broken3. The exceptions of a maid's vows 6. Of a wife's 9. Of a widow's or her that is divorced But if he nullifies them after he hears of them In the context of Numbers 30, this phrase refers to the authority of a husband or father to annul vows made by a wife or daughter. This reflects the patriarchal structure of ancient Israelite society, where men held significant authority over family matters. The ability to nullify vows underscores the importance of family unity and the husband's role as the spiritual leader. This concept is echoed in Ephesians 5:23, where the husband is described as the head of the wife, as Christ is the head of the church. The timing of "after he hears of them" indicates the responsibility to act promptly and decisively, reflecting the importance of communication and accountability within the family unit. then he will bear her iniquity. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who received and communicated God's laws, including those concerning vows. 2. Israelites The people to whom the laws were given, living in the wilderness during their journey to the Promised Land. 3. Husband The man who has the authority to nullify his wife's vows according to the law. 4. Wife The woman whose vows or pledges can be nullified by her husband. 5. Vows Promises or commitments made to God, which were taken very seriously in Israelite society. Teaching Points Authority and ResponsibilityThe passage highlights the husband's authority and responsibility in the family. He must be discerning and wise in his decisions, understanding that he bears the consequences of nullifying his wife's vows. The Seriousness of Vows Vows are not to be taken lightly. This passage reminds us of the importance of keeping our commitments to God and others. Interdependence in Marriage The passage illustrates the interdependent relationship between husband and wife, where decisions are made with mutual respect and understanding. Spiritual Leadership Husbands are called to be spiritual leaders in their homes, making decisions that honor God and support their family's spiritual growth. Bearing Consequences The husband bears the consequences of nullifying vows, teaching us about accountability and the weight of our decisions. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 30Numbers 30 portrays women's vows as contingent on male approval. Where is the historical or archeological evidence that such laws were regularly enforced in ancient Israel? In Numbers 30:6-8, why can a husband nullify his wife's vow while no reciprocal right is given, and does this contradict Galatians 3:28's teaching on equality? Do any historical records or archaeological findings corroborate the gathering of 4,000 people near the Sea of Galilee (Matthew 15:32-38)? How does sparing the Gibeonites (Joshua 9:15) align with instructions to destroy all Canaanite inhabitants (Deuteronomy 20:16-17)?Verse 15. - Then he shall bear her iniquity, i.e., if he tacitly allowed the vow in the first instance, and afterwards forbad its fulfillment, the guilt which such breach of promise involved should rest upon him. For the nature and expiation of such guilt see on Leviticus 5,
Hebrew But ifוְאִם־ (wə·’im-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not he nullifies הָפֵ֥ר (hā·p̄êr) Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute Strong's 6565: To break up, to violate, frustrate them אֹתָ֖ם (’ō·ṯām) Direct object marker | third person masculine plural Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case after אַחֲרֵ֣י (’a·ḥă·rê) Preposition Strong's 310: The hind or following part he hears of them, שָׁמְע֑וֹ (šā·mə·‘ōw) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently then he will bear וְנָשָׂ֖א (wə·nā·śā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take her אֶת־ (’eṯ-) Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case iniquity.” עֲוֺנָֽהּ׃ (‘ă·wō·nāh) Noun - common singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 5771: Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity Links Numbers 30:15 NIVNumbers 30:15 NLT Numbers 30:15 ESV Numbers 30:15 NASB Numbers 30:15 KJV Numbers 30:15 BibleApps.com Numbers 30:15 Biblia Paralela Numbers 30:15 Chinese Bible Numbers 30:15 French Bible Numbers 30:15 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 30:15 But if he shall make them null (Nu Num.) |
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