Is a Vow Male or Female? From Creation Gospel Workbook Five, Volume 4, Mattot Numbers 30 concerns Nedarim, Vows. Vows are typically paid at the three pilgrimage feasts. What are Nedarim, Vows? Hebrew word pictures aid the memory. In Hebrew, neder is spelled nun-dalet-reish. Nun = Fish; productiveness, like fish, is symbolic of men “I will make you fishers of men…” Dalet = Door, 4, symbolic of authority Reish = Rosh, the head, also symbolic of authority and the ruach A vow is a method by which the one who takes the vow signifies that he or she desires to widen the door of Adonai’s authority in his or her life. By dedicating money, objects, etc., or by abstaining from certain pleasures, the one who takes a vow enlarges his or her capacity to operate in Kingdom authority by personal sacrifice. It enables the spirit to control the strong desires of the soul. Both men and women may take a Nazirite vow and learn from the experience. In Esther, the king unwittingly allowed Haman to write a decree in his name. A decree can qualify as a type of vow because its motivation is to widen and establish the authority of the king. Haman has accused the Jews among the 127 provinces of defying the king’s laws by keeping their own. The decree will re-establish publically the king’s authority over his people, just as a vow is paid publically to publish its intent. Here are a few concepts to look for in the passage of Nedarim (vows) in Mattot: 1. A na’arah, or young woman of marriageable age. 2. Relationship between the na’arah and her spouse in his house 3. The na’arah in her father’s house 4. Silence as affirmation 5. A specific time Stay tuned...
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