Numbers 30:12

Authorized King James Version

But 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.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְאִם
H518
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
#2
הֲפֵרָ֔ם
H6565
hath made them void
to break up (usually figuratively), i.e., to violate, frustrate
#3
הֲפֵרָ֔ם
H6565
hath made them void
to break up (usually figuratively), i.e., to violate, frustrate
#4
אֹתָ֥ם׀
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#5
אִישָׁ֣הּ
H376
But if her husband
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
#6
בְּי֣וֹם
H3117
on the day
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
#7
שָׁמְעוֹ֒
H8085
he heard
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
#8
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#9
מוֹצָ֨א
H4161
them then whatsoever proceeded
a going forth, i.e., (the act) an egress, or (the place) an exit; hence, a source or product; specifically, dawn, the rising of the sun (the east), ex
#10
שְׂפָתֶ֧יהָ
H8193
out of her lips
the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
#11
לִנְדָרֶ֛יהָ
H5088
concerning her vows
a promise (to god); also (concretely) a thing promised
#12
וּלְאִסַּ֥ר
H632
or concerning the bond
an obligation or vow (of abstinence)
#13
נַפְשָׁ֖הּ
H5315
of her soul
properly, a breathing creature, i.e., animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or ment
#14
לֹ֣א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#15
יָק֑וּם
H6965
shall not stand
to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
#16
אִישָׁ֣הּ
H376
But if her husband
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
#17
הֲפֵרָ֔ם
H6565
hath made them void
to break up (usually figuratively), i.e., to violate, frustrate
#18
וַֽיהוָ֖ה
H3068
and the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#19
יִֽסְלַֽח
H5545
shall forgive
to forgive
#20
לָֽהּ׃
H0

Analysis

Within the broader context of Numbers, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Numbers.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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