Ecclesiastes 5:4

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for he hath no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou hast vowed.

Vowest

For

Psalm 147:10

Malachi 1:10

Hebrews 10:6

General references

Deuteronomy 23:21

Judges 11:30

Bible References

Vowest

Jacob made a vow. He said: If God will be with me and will watch over me on my trip and give me food to eat and clothes to wear,

God said to Jacob: Go to Bethel and dwell there. Make an altar to God who appeared to you when you fled from your brother Esau.

If a man makes a vow to Jehovah that he will do something or swears an oath that he will not do something, he must not break his word. He must do everything he said he would do.

When you vow to Jehovah your God do not delay the payback. It would be sin, and Jehovah your God will surely require it of you.

Bring your thanks to God as a sacrifice, and pay (make good) your vows to the Most High.

Make vows to Jehovah your God and fulfill them. Let all who are around him bring gifts to him. He should be respected.

I have sworn and I will confirm it: I will keep your righteous ordinances.

Jehovah will make himself known to Egypt, and the Egyptians will know Jehovah in that day. They will even worship with sacrifice and offering, and will make a vow to Jehovah and perform it.

You were also told that you should keep a promise (oath). Always keep your promises (vows) to Jehovah.

For

He finds no joy in strong horses, nor do brave soldiers please him.

Jehovah of Hosts continues: Is there one among you who will shut the Temple doors to prevent lighting a useless fire on my altar. I am not pleased with you! I will not accept the offerings you bring me.

You have no pleasure in burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin.'

General references

When you vow to Jehovah your God do not delay the payback. It would be sin, and Jehovah your God will surely require it of you.

Jephthah promised Jehovah: If you give me victory over the Ammonites,