Deuteronomy 23:21
If you make a vow to the LORD your God, do not be slow to keep it, because He will surely require it of you, and you will be guilty of sin.
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In Context
22But if you refrain from making a vow, you will not be guilty of sin.
Cross References
Genesis 28:20Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me and watch over me on this journey, and if He will provide me with food to eat and clothes to wear,
Exodus 22:24My anger will be kindled, and I will kill you with the sword; then your wives will become widows and your children will be fatherless.
Numbers 30:1Then Moses said to the heads of the tribes of Israel, “This is what the LORD has commanded:
Deuteronomy 15:3You may collect something from a foreigner, but you must forgive whatever your brother owes you.
Psalms 15:5who lends his money without interest and refuses a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things will never be shaken.
Psalms 66:13I will enter Your house with burnt offerings; I will fulfill my vows to You—
Matthew Henry on Deuteronomy 23:16-25
Protection of Fugitives; The Law Concerning Usury. ( b. c. 1451.) 15 Thou shalt not deliver unto his master the servant which is escaped from his master unto thee: 16 He shall dwell with thee, even among you, in that place which he shall choose in one of thy gates, where it liketh him best: thou shalt not oppress him. 17 There shall be no whore of the daughters of Israel, nor a sodomite of the sons of Israel. 18 Thou shalt not bring the hire of a whore, or the price of a dog, into the house of the Lord thy God for… Read the whole commentary →