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 ancients, 'Thou shalt not swear falsely, but shalt perform thy vows to the Lord.'
Matthew 14:7
that with an oath he promised to give her whatever she asked.
Acts 23:12
Now, when daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and solemnly swore not to eat or drink till they had killed Paul.
2 Corinthians 1:23
But as for me, as my soul shall answer for it, I appeal to God as my witness, that it was to spare you pain that I gave up my visit to Corinth.
2 Corinthians 9:9
As it is written, "He has scattered abroad, he has given to the poor, his almsgiving remains for ever."
To bind
Matthew 23:16
"Alas for you, you blind guides, who say, "'Whoever swears by the Sanctuary it is nothing; but whoever swears by the gold of the Sanctuary, is bound by the oath.'