Numbers 30:5
“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.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But if her father disallow her in the day that he heareth,.... Disapproves of her vow, and expresses his dislike of it,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The Lord shall forgive her - i. e., shall remit the obligation. (Compare 2Ki 5:18.)
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Numbers 30:3-16
It is here taken for granted that all such persons as are sui juris - at their own disposal, and are likewise of sound…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
disallow her lit. -oppose her," express disapproval.