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 to our ancestors it was said--'Thou shalt not break an oath, but thou shall keep thine oaths as a debt due to the Lord.'
Matthew 14:7
That he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked.
Acts 23:12
In the morning the Jews combined together, and took an oath that they would not eat or drink till they had killed Paul.
2 Corinthians 1:23
But, as my life shall answer for it, I call God to witness that it was to spare you that I deferred my visit to Corinth.
2 Corinthians 9:9
(As Scripture says--'He scattered broadcast, he gave to the poor; His righteousness continues for ever.'
To bind
Matthew 23:16
Alas for you, you blind guides! You say 'if any answer by the Temple, his oath counts for nothing; but, if any one swears by the gold of the Temple, his oath is binding him'!