Numbers 30:11
And 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 30:11
In this final verse of the section, if the husband heard and did not disallow, then all vows and binds stand. This reinforces the pattern that consent and non-disallowance equate to assent and enforceable commitment.
Culturally, it shows a closing of the legal mechanism that protects vows within a household.
Key themes:
- The weight of communal consent in spiritual life.
- The seriousness of vows as covenantal acts before God.
Encourages prudent, transparent communication in relationships about commitments. If you vow something impacting a family or community, ensure clear consent and follow-through.
Cross-References: Matthew 5:37; James 5:12; Psalm 19:14; Colossians 3:9