Numbers 30:14

Authorized King James Version

But if her husband altogether hold his peace at her from day to day; then he establisheth all her vows, or all her bonds, which are upon her: he confirmeth them, because he held his peace at her in the day that he heard them.

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
הֶחֱרִ֥שׁ
H2790
altogether
to scratch, i.e., (by implication) to engrave, plough; hence (from the use of tools) to fabricate (of any material); figuratively, to devise (in a bad
#3
הֶחֱרִ֥שׁ
H2790
altogether
to scratch, i.e., (by implication) to engrave, plough; hence (from the use of tools) to fabricate (of any material); figuratively, to devise (in a bad
#4
לָ֥הּ
H0
#5
אִישָׁהּ֮
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
בְּי֥וֹם
H3117
at her from 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
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#8
בְּי֥וֹם
H3117
at her from 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
#9
הֵקִ֣ים
H6965
then he establisheth
to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
#10
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#11
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#12
נְדָרֶ֔יהָ
H5088
all her vows
a promise (to god); also (concretely) a thing promised
#13
א֥וֹ
H176
desire (and so probably in proverbs 31:4); hence (by way of alternative) or, also if
#14
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#15
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#16
אֱסָרֶ֖יהָ
H632
or all her bonds
an obligation or vow (of abstinence)
#17
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#18
עָלֶ֑יהָ
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#19
הֵקִ֣ים
H6965
then he establisheth
to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
#20
אֹתָ֔ם
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#21
כִּֽי
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#22
הֶחֱרִ֥שׁ
H2790
altogether
to scratch, i.e., (by implication) to engrave, plough; hence (from the use of tools) to fabricate (of any material); figuratively, to devise (in a bad
#23
לָ֖הּ
H0
#24
בְּי֥וֹם
H3117
at her from 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
#25
שָׁמְעֽוֹ׃
H8085
that he heard
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Numbers, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of peace connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about peace, 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 literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Numbers Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes peace in this particular way.

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