Numbers 30:5
But if her father disallow her in the day that he heareth; not any of her vows, or of her bonds wherewith she hath bound her soul, shall stand: and the LORD shall forgive her, because her father disallowed her.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
But if her father disallow her in the day that he heareth,.... Disapproves of her vow, and expresses his dislike of it, and declares it null and void; which, if done at all, is to be done on the same…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
The Lord shall forgive her - i. e., shall remit the obligation. (Compare 2Ki 5:18.)
It is here taken for granted that all such persons as are sui juris - at their own disposal, and are likewise of sound understanding and memory, are bound to perform whatever they vow that is lawful…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
disallow her lit. -oppose her," express disapproval.