At that time Joshua pronounced this solemn oath: “Cursed before the Lord is the one who undertakes to rebuild this city, Jericho: ‘At the cost of his firstborn son he will lay its foundations; at the cost of his youngest he will set up its gates.’” Joshua 6:26 NIV Solemn oath – Who is involved in this oath is…
And should you tell of this mission of ours, we will be clear of your vow that you made us vow. Joshua 2:20 Robert Alter Your vow/us vow – Alter’s translation helps us realize that the same Hebrew word is used in both occurrences. If you read this verse in the NASB, you probably would…
So, too, if, while in her husband’s household, she makes a vow or imposes an obligation on herself by oath, and her husband learns of it, yet offers no objection – thus failing to restrain her – all her vows shall stand and all her self-imposed obligations shall stand. But if her husband does annul…
