Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
If a man vow a vow unto the LORD, or swear an oath to bind his soul with a bond; he shall not break his word, he shall do according to all that proceedeth out of his mouth.
To bind
Bible References
Swear
Matthew 5:33
"Again you have heard that it was said to the men of old, "You must not forswear yourselves, but must perform your vows to the Lord.
Matthew 14:7
and so pleased Herod that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked for.
Acts 23:12
When day dawned the Jews made a conspiracy, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul.
2 Corinthians 1:23
But for my part I call God to witness, as my soul shall answer for it, that it was to spare you that I came not to Corinth
2 Corinthians 9:9
As it is written. He scattered broadcast, he gave to the poor; His almsgiving continues forever.
To bind
Matthew 23:16
"Woe unto you, blind guides, who say, If any one swears by the Sanctuary, it is nothing, but if any one swears by the gold of the Sanctuary, the oath is binding.