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Vows

Vows are solemn promises made before God that carry serious spiritual weight and obligation. Scripture emphasizes both the importance of making vows carefully and the necessity of fulfilling them faithfully.

Overview

A vow is a voluntary commitment made to God, distinct from commands or obligations imposed by law. Throughout Scripture, vows represent personal dedication to the Lord and require careful consideration before making and faithful completion afterward. Breaking vows brings spiritual consequences, while honoring them demonstrates integrity and reverence for God.

Key Scriptures

"When a man makes a vow to the LORD or takes an oath to bind himself by a pledge, he shall not break his word; he shall do according to all that proceeds out of his mouth" (Numbers 30:2, ESV).

"When you make a vow to the LORD your God, you shall not delay to pay it, for the LORD your God will surely require it of you, and you will be guilty of sin" (Deuteronomy 23:21, ESV).

"It is a snare to a man to say rashly, 'It is holy,' and begin to make vows without reflection" (Proverbs 20:25, ESV).

Application

Approach any vow or commitment to God with serious prayer and deliberation, understanding that God takes your promises seriously and expects faithful follow-through.

Scripture References 40
Numbers 30:13 Deuteronomy 12:6 Deuteronomy 12:11 Deuteronomy 12:17 Deuteronomy 12:18 Deuteronomy 12:26 Leviticus 27:9 Leviticus 27:10 Proverbs 20:25 1 Samuel 1:11 Genesis 28:22 Numbers 6:2 Leviticus 7:16 Leviticus 7:17 Leviticus 7:18 Leviticus 27:1 Leviticus 27:2 Leviticus 27:3 Leviticus 27:4 Leviticus 27:5 Leviticus 27:6 Leviticus 27:7 Leviticus 27:8 Leviticus 27:9 Leviticus 27:10 Leviticus 27:11 Leviticus 27:12 Leviticus 27:13 Leviticus 27:1 Leviticus 27:2 Leviticus 27:3 Leviticus 27:4 Leviticus 27:5 Leviticus 27:6 Leviticus 27:7 Leviticus 27:8 Leviticus 27:11 Leviticus 27:12 Leviticus 27:13 Leviticus 27:14
Full Topical Reference List 167 total — Nave's Topical Bible

Afflicting the soul

Numbers 30:13

All things dedicated by, to be brought to the tabernacle

Deuteronomy 12:6 Deuteronomy 12:11 Deuteronomy 12:17 Deuteronomy 12:18 Deuteronomy 12:26

Clean beasts the subjects of, not to be redeemed

Leviticus 27:9 Leviticus 27:10

Danger of inconsiderately making

Proverbs 20:25

Dedicating children to God

1 Samuel 1:11

Devoting property to God

Genesis 28:22

Devoting the person to God

Numbers 6:2

Edible things offered in, to be eaten the same day they were offered

Leviticus 7:16 Leviticus 7:17 Leviticus 7:18

Estimation of the redemption price of things offered in vows, to be made by the priest, according to age and sex of the person making the offering

Leviticus 27:1 Leviticus 27:2 Leviticus 27:3 Leviticus 27:4 Leviticus 27:5 Leviticus 27:6 Leviticus 27:7 Leviticus 27:8 Leviticus 27:9 Leviticus 27:10 Leviticus 27:11 Leviticus 27:12 Leviticus 27:13

Might be redeemed by paying a suitable compensation

Leviticus 27:1 Leviticus 27:2 Leviticus 27:3 Leviticus 27:4 Leviticus 27:5 Leviticus 27:6 Leviticus 27:7 Leviticus 27:8 Leviticus 27:11 Leviticus 27:12 Leviticus 27:13 Leviticus 27:14 Leviticus 27:15 Leviticus 27:16 Leviticus 27:17 Leviticus 27:18 Leviticus 27:19 Leviticus 27:20 Leviticus 27:21 Leviticus 27:22 Leviticus 27:23

Mosaic laws concerning

Leviticus 23:37 Leviticus 23:38 Numbers 29:39

Of certain Jews with Paul

Acts 21:23 Acts 21:24 Acts 21:26

Of children void without the consent of parents

Numbers 30:3 Numbers 30:4 Numbers 30:5

Of David

Psalms 132:2 Psalms 132:3 Psalms 132:4 Psalms 132:5

Of Elkanah

1 Samuel 1:24

Of Hannah

1 Samuel 1:1

Of Israelites

Numbers 21:2

Of Jacob

Genesis 28:20 Genesis 28:21 Genesis 28:22 Genesis 31:13

Of Jephthah

Judges 11:30 Judges 11:31

Of Jonah

Jonah 2:9

Of Lemuel's mother

Proverbs 31:1 Proverbs 31:2

Of mariners who cast out Jonah

Jonah 1:16

Of married women void without consent of husbands

Numbers 30:6 Numbers 30:7 Numbers 30:8 Numbers 30:10 Numbers 30:11 Numbers 30:12 Numbers 30:13

Of Paul

Acts 18:18

Of things corrupt or blemished an insult to God

Leviticus 22:23 Malachi 1:14

Of widows and women divorced from their husbands binding

Numbers 30:9

Of wives, could only be objected to at the time of making

Numbers 30:14 Numbers 30:15

Offering sacrifices

Leviticus 7:16 Leviticus 22:18 Leviticus 22:22 Numbers 15:3

Solemn promises made to God

Psalms 76:11

The hire of a prostitute or price of a dog could not be the subject of

Deuteronomy 23:18

The redemption price of the offering of a field, to be valued by the priest

Leviticus 27:16 Leviticus 27:17 Leviticus 27:18 Leviticus 27:19 Leviticus 27:20 Leviticus 27:21 Leviticus 27:22 Leviticus 27:23 Leviticus 27:24 Leviticus 27:25

The redemption price of the offering of real estate, to be valued by the priest

Leviticus 27:14 Leviticus 27:15

Things offered in, belonged to the priests

Numbers 18:14

Things offered in, to be brought to the tabernacle or temple

Deuteronomy 12:6 Deuteronomy 12:11 Deuteronomy 12:17 Deuteronomy 12:18 Deuteronomy 12:26

To be performed faithfully

Numbers 30:2

To be performed without delay

Deuteronomy 23:21 Deuteronomy 23:23

To be voluntary

Deuteronomy 23:21 Deuteronomy 23:22

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