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12 But if her husband does indeed nullify them on the same day that he hears about them, then whatever came from her lips concerning her vows or her obligation will not stand. Her husband has nullified them. The Lord will forgive her.

13 Her husband may allow or nullify every vow or every oath in which she undertakes an obligation to deny herself.[a] 14 But if her husband indeed says nothing to her from day to day, then he confirms all her vows or all her obligations, which are binding on her. He has allowed them, because he said nothing to her on the day that he hears about them.

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  1. Numbers 30:13 Since this vow affects the husband, it likely includes abstaining from sex.

12 But if her husband nullifies them when he hears about them, then none of the vows or pledges that came from her lips will stand.(A) Her husband has nullified them, and the Lord will release her. 13 Her husband may confirm or nullify any vow she makes or any sworn pledge to deny herself.[a] 14 But if her husband says nothing to her about it from day to day, then he confirms all her vows or the pledges binding on her. He confirms them by saying nothing to her when he hears about them.

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  1. Numbers 30:13 Or to fast