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OF VOWS MADE BY WOMEN (Numbers 30:1-16).
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Numbers 30:1-16
The Pulpit Commentary on Numbers 30:1-16
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Matthew Henry on Numbers 30:1-2Numbers 30:1-2 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryNo man can be bound by his own promise to do what he is already, by the Divine precept, forbidden to do. In other matters the command is, that he shall not break his words, through he may change his mind.Concerning Vows. (b. c. 1452.)Numbers 30:1-2 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleCONCERNING VOWS. (B. C. 1452.) This law was delivered to the heads of the tribes that they might instruct those who were under their charge, explain the law to them, give then necessary cautions, and call them to accoun…The Pulpit Commentary on Numbers 30:1Numbers 30:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryAnd Moses spake unto the heads of the tribes. The regulations here laid down about vows follow with a certain propriety upon those concerning the ordinary routine of sacrifices, but we cannot conclude with any assurance…The Pulpit Commentary on Numbers 30:1-16Numbers 30:1-16 · The Pulpit CommentaryVOWS UNTO THE LORD This section, although fragmentary, yet reveals to us with great clearness the Divine mind concerning one important portion of practical religion. It lays down directly the principle that vows to God…
commentaryMatthew Henry on Numbers 30:1-2No man can be bound by his own promise to do what he is already, by the Divine precept, forbidden to do. In other matters the command is, that he shall not break his words, through he may change his mind.Matthew HenrycommentaryConcerning Vows. (b. c. 1452.)CONCERNING VOWS. (B. C. 1452.) This law was delivered to the heads of the tribes that they might instruct those who were under their charge, explain the law to them, give then necessary cautions, and call them to accoun…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Numbers 30:1-16VOWS UNTO THE LORD This section, although fragmentary, yet reveals to us with great clearness the Divine mind concerning one important portion of practical religion. It lays down directly the principle that vows to God…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Numbers 30:1And Moses spake unto the heads of the tribes. The regulations here laid down about vows follow with a certain propriety upon those concerning the ordinary routine of sacrifices, but we cannot conclude with any assurance…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Numbers 30:2If a man vow a vow. נֶדֶר, a vow, is commonly said to be distinctively a positive vow, a promise to render something unto the Lord. This, however, cannot be strictly maintained, because the Nazarite vow was healer, and…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryMatthew Henry on Numbers 30:3-16Two cases of vows are determined. The case of a daughter in her father's house. When her vow comes to his knowledge, it is in his power either to confirm it or do it away. The law is plain in the case of a wife. If her…Matthew HenrycommentaryMatthew Henry on Numbers 30:3-16It is here taken for granted that all such persons as are sui juris—at their own disposal, and are likewise of sound understanding and memory, are bound to perform whatever they vow that is lawful and possible; but, if…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Numbers 30:3-16THE HEAD OF THE HOUSEHOLD HONOURED AND CAUTIONED The command contained in this section of the chapter secures a double result. 1. By specifying certain exceptions to the validity of the vow, it makes that validity all t…Joseph S. Exell and contributors