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 swear falsely, but you must perform your oaths as a religious duty.'
Matthew 14:7
and so passionately promised to give her anything she might ask for.
Acts 23:12
After day had dawned, the Jews formed a conspiracy and took an oath not to eat or drink till they had killed Paul.
2 Corinthians 1:23
But upon my soul I call God to witness that it was to spare you pain that I gave up my visit to Corinth.
2 Corinthians 9:9
as the Scripture says: "He has generously given to the poor; His deeds of charity go on forever."
To bind
Matthew 23:16
A curse on you, you blind leaders who say, 'Whoever swears by the sanctuary is not duty-bound, but whoever swears by the gold of the sanctuary is duty-bound.'