Numbers 30:2 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ If a man vow a vow unto the LORD, or swear an oath to bind his soul with a bond; he shall not breaka his word, he shall do according to all that proceedeth out of his mouth. ”

Numbers 30:2 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

The “vow” was positive; the “bond” negative or restrictive. By a vow a man engaged to dedicate something to God, or to accomplish some work for Him: by a bond he debarred himself from some privileg...
Numbers 30:2 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

The Circumstances under which Vows are Binding. The vows coming under review are of two kinds: ( a) promises to give or dedicate something to Yahweh, ( b ) pledges to practise some form of abstine...
Numbers 30:2 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

vow. vow. Figure of speech Polyptoton (App-6). make. solemn promise. soul. Hebrew. nephesh (App-13), used in this chapter twelve times for the whole (responsible) person. break . Hebrew pr...
Numbers 30:2 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2. If a man vow a vow. Wishing to modify the general law, lest any one should think that there was any contradiction in this exception, he begins by repeating the law itself, that every one...
Numbers 30:2 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

If a man vow a vow unto the LORD, or swear an oath to bind his soul with a bond; he shall not break his word, he shall do according to all that proceedeth out of his mouth. If a man vow a vow - A vow...
Numbers 30:2 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

If a man, &c.— That is, a person entirely master of himself, and actually endowed with reason. See Leviticus 27 . The Jewish rabbis have advanced two excellent maxims upon this subject: the...
Numbers 30:2 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

If a man vow a vow unto the LORD, or swear an oath to bind his soul with a bond; he shall not break his word, he shall do according to all that proceedeth out of his mouth. If a man vow a vow...
Numbers 30:2 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Law of Vows This chapter deals with the subject of Vows, which is also treated in Leviticus 27 , where see notes. A vow made by a man is binding ( Numbers 30:2 ). But a woman is not considere...
Numbers 30:2 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2. THE LAW OF VOWS Numbers 30:1-16 The general command regarding vows is that whosoever binds himself by one, or takes an oath in regard to any promise, must at all hazards keep his word. A man...
Numbers 30:2 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

In this section the subject of vows was dealt with and principally those of women. A man's vow was declared to be absolutely binding. No provision was made for release. In the case of women this was...
Numbers 30:2 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

In the first ages of the church, and even in later periods, some pious persons, out of an holy zeal for the LORD'S honor and glory, have obliged themselves to certain acts, either in doing or sufferi...
Numbers 30:2 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

If a man vow a vow unto the Lord ,.... Which must be in a thing that is lawful to be done, which is not contrary to the revealed will and mind of God, and which may tend to the glory of God, the hon...
Numbers 30:2 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

If a man vow a vow unto the LORD, or swear an oath to bind his soul with a bond; he shall not break his word, he shall do according to all that proceedeth out of his mouth. Ver. 2. If a man vow a...
Numbers 30:2 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

If a man vow a vow Concerning something lawful, and in his power to perform. Unto the Lord To the honour and service of God. Or swear an oath Confirm his vow by an oath. To bind his soul with...
Numbers 30:2 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

LAWS CONCERNING VOWS (vs.1-16) Under law it was permitted to the people to make vows as to what they might do in the future, for man is looked at as under probation so long as he is under law. Bu...
Numbers 30:2 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Concerning Vows. B. C. 1452. 1 And Moses spake unto the heads of the tribes concerning t...
Numbers 30:2 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

A man; which notes both the sex, as appears by Numbers 30:3 , and the age, that he be grown up; for none can be so weak as to think the vow of a young child would bind it. A vow, i.e. a simple...
Numbers 30:2 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Continual Making and Confirmation of Vows (with their peace/wellbeing offerings). But While Dedication Was Good and Was Required, It Also Had To Be Controlled ( Numbers 30:1-16 ). Vows were a...
Numbers 30:2 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES In this chapter we have regulations as to the force and obligatoriness of vows, with certain cases specified in which they ceased to be binding. Rules for the estimati...
Numbers 30:2 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Numbers 30:15 . He shall bear her iniquity. The Samaritan pentateuch, and the Septuagint read, Then “he shall bear his iniquity,” which conveys the just idea that by disannulling the vow, he too...
Numbers 30:2 - The Biblical Illustrator

If a man vow a vow unto the Lord. The sacred bond The practice of binding the soul with vows and oaths is of very ancient date, and common to all systems of religion. Now precisely of this natu...
Numbers 30:2 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION OF VOWS MADE BY WOMEN ( Numbers 30:1-4 ). Numbers 30:1 And Moses spake unto the heads of the tribes. The regulations here laid down about vows follow with a certain...
Numbers 30:2 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Obligation of Vows
Numbers 30:2 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Corinthians 1:23 ; 2 Corinthians 9:9-11 ; Acts 23:12 ; Acts 23:14 ; Acts 23:21 ; Deuteronomy 23:21 ; Deuteronomy 23:22 ; Ecclesiastes 5:4 ; Ecclesiastes 5:5 ; Exodus 20:7 ; Genesis 28:20...

Numbers 30:2 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Numbers 30:2 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Numbers 30:2 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Numbers 30:2 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Numbers 30:2 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Numbers 30:2 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Numbers 30:2 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Numbers 30:2 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Numbers 30:2 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Numbers 30:2 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Numbers 30:2 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Numbers 30:2 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Numbers 30:2 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Numbers 30:2 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Numbers 30:2 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Numbers 30:2 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Numbers 30:2 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Numbers 30:2 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Numbers 30:2 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Numbers 30:2 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Numbers 30:2 - The Biblical Illustrator

Numbers 30:2 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Numbers 30:2 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Numbers 30:2 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge