Deuteronomy 23:21
When you shall vow a vow to the Lord your God, you shall not be slack to pay it: for the Lord your God will surely require it of you; and it would be sin in you.
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In Context
22But if you shall forbear to vow, it shall be no sin in you.
Cross References
Genesis 28:20Jacob vowed a vow, saying, "If God will be with me, and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat, and clothing to put on,
Exodus 22:24and my wrath will grow hot, and I will kill you with the sword; and your wives shall be widows, and your children fatherless.
Numbers 30:1Moses spoke to the heads of the tribes of the children of Israel, saying, "This is the thing which the Lord has commanded.
Deuteronomy 15:3Of a foreigner you may exact it: but whatever of your is with your brother your hand shall release.
Psalms 15:5he who doesn't lend out his money for usury,nor take a bribe against the innocent.He who does these things shall never be shaken.
Psalms 66:13I will come into your temple with burnt offerings.I will pay 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 →