Numbers 30:2

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.

Vow a vow

Swear

2 Corinthians 9:9

To bind

Numbers 30:3

Matthew 23:16

He shall do

Nahum 1:15

General references

Numbers 30:4

Joshua 2:17

Bible References

Vow a vow

Then the Israelites made a vow to Jehovah: If you will let us conquer these people, we will unconditionally dedicate them and their cities to you and will destroy them.

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,

Give the following regulations for the people of Israel: 'When any of you have been given to Jehovah in fulfillment of a special vow, you may be set free by the payment of the following sums of money,

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 went with the leaders of Gilead. The people made him their ruler and leader. Jephthah stated his terms at Mizpah in Jehovah's presence.

The one who does not malign with his tongue, do evil to a friend, or bring disgrace on his neighbor or close friend.

Your vows are binding upon me, O God. I will render thank offerings to you.

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.

It is dangerous to make a vow to God before counting the cost.

Swear

Never use the name of Jehovah your God in a false and evil way. Jehovah will make sure that anyone who is false, evil, careless and vain with his name will be punished.

When you pledge a vow in haste about what you will or will not do, as some people do, and then ignore it; although you know what you said, you will be guilty.

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

So he promised with an oath to give her anything she wanted.

When day arrived some of the Jews came together and united with an oath saying that they would neither eat nor drink until they had killed Paul.

But I call God for a witness against me. To spare you I did not come to Corinth.

As it is written: He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor. His righteousness abides forever.

To bind

A young girl, who still lives in her father's house, might make a vow to Jehovah that she will do something or swear an oath that she will not do something.

Woe to you, you blind guides! You say, 'When you swear by the temple, it is nothing.' Then you say, 'When you swear by the gold of the temple, you are obligated.'

He shall do

You will pray to him and he will hear you! You will pay your vows.

My praise comes from you while I am among those assembled for worship. I will fulfill my vows in the presence of those who respect Jehovah.

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

I will come into your temple with burnt offerings. I will keep my vows to you,

I will keep my vows to Jehovah in the presence of all his people.

Do not be late in paying a vow you make to God. He takes no delight in fools. Pay what you vow!

Behold, upon the mountains the feet of him who brings good tidings. Who publishes peace! Keep your feasts, O Judah and perform your vows! The wicked will no more pass through (invade) you. They will be completely destroyed.

General references

She must do everything that she vowed or promised unless her father raises an objection when he hears about it.

The men said to her: We will be free from this oath you made us swear.