Verse 8

But if the woman is not willing to come back with you, you will be free from this oath of mine. But you must not take my son back there!”

Referenced Verses

• Josh 2:17-20 : 17 The men said to her,“We are not bound by this oath you made us swear unless the following conditions are met: 18 When we invade the land, tie this red rope in the window through which you let us down, and gather together in your house your father, mother, brothers, and all who live in your father’s house. 19 Anyone who leaves your house will be responsible for his own death– we are innocent in that case! But if anyone with you in the house is harmed, we will be responsible. 20 If you should report what we’ve been up to, we are not bound by this oath you made us swear.”
• Num 30:5 : 5 But if her father overrules her when he hears about it, then none of her vows or her obligations which she has pledged for herself will stand. And the LORD will release her from it, because her father overruled her.
• Num 30:8 : 8 But if when her husband hears it he overrules her, then he will nullify the vow she has taken, and whatever she uttered impulsively which she has pledged for herself. And the LORD will release her from it.
• Gen 24:4-6 : 4 You must go instead to my country and to my relatives to find a wife for my son Isaac.” 5 The servant asked him,“What if the woman is not willing to come back with me to this land? Must I then take your son back to the land from which you came?” 6 “Be careful never to take my son back there!” Abraham told him.
• Josh 9:20 : 20 We must let them live so we can escape the curse attached to the oath we swore to them.”
• John 8:32 : 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
• Acts 7:2 : 2 So he replied,“Brothers and fathers, listen to me. The God of glory appeared to our forefather Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, before he settled in Haran,