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Paul remained there some time after this, and then took leave of the Brethren, and sailed to Syria with Priscilla and Aquila, but not before his head had been shaved at Cenchreae, because he was under a vow.
Join these men, share their purification, and bear their expenses, so that they may shave their heads; and then all will see that there is no truth in what they have been told about you, but that, on the contrary, you yourself rule your life in obedience to the Jewish Law. As to the Gentiles who have become believers in Christ, we have sent our decision that they should avoid food offered to idols, and blood, and the flesh of strangled animals, and impurity." On this, Paul joined the men, and the next day shared their purification, and went into the Temple, and gave notice of the expiration of the period of purification when the usual offering should have been made on behalf of each of them.
But you say 'Whenever any one says to his father or mother "Whatever of mine might have been of service to you is 'Given to God,'" He is in no way bound to honor his father.' In this way you have nullified the words of God on account of your traditions.
You say 'If a man says to his father or mother "Whatever of mine might have been of service to you is Korban"' (which means 'Given to God')-- Why, then you do not allow him to do anything further for his father or mother! In this way you nullify the words of God by your traditions, which you hand down; and you do many similar things."
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Vows » Sacred, to be kept
Vows » Examples of
Paul remained there some time after this, and then took leave of the Brethren, and sailed to Syria with Priscilla and Aquila, but not before his head had been shaved at Cenchreae, because he was under a vow.
Vows » All things dedicated by, to be brought to the tabernacle
Vows » Were made in reference to » Offering sacrifices
Vows » To be performed without delay
Vows » Recorded in scripture » Of jacob
Vows » Of things corrupt or blemished an insult to God
Vows » Instances of » Of hannah, to consecrate to the lord the child for which she prayed
Vows » Recorded in scripture » Of certain jews with paul
On this, Paul joined the men, and the next day shared their purification, and went into the Temple, and gave notice of the expiration of the period of purification when the usual offering should have been made on behalf of each of them.
We have four men here, who have of their own accord put themselves under a vow. Join these men, share their purification, and bear their expenses, so that they may shave their heads; and then all will see that there is no truth in what they have been told about you, but that, on the contrary, you yourself rule your life in obedience to the Jewish Law.
Vows » Rash » The israelites, to destroy the benjamites
Vows » Mosaic laws concerning
Vows » To be voluntary
Vows » Things offered in, to be brought to the tabernacle or temple
Vows » The hire of a prostitute or price of a dog could not be the subject of
Vows » Clean beasts the subjects of, not to be redeemed
Vows » Might be redeemed by paying a suitable compensation
Vows » Of wives, could only be objected to at the time of making
Vows » Recorded in scripture » Of lemuel's mother
Vows » Recorded in scripture » Of jephthah
Vows » Of married women void without consent of husbands
Vows » Of children void without the consent of parents
Vows » Danger of inconsiderately making
Vows » Were made in reference to » Dedicating children to God
Vows » Were made in reference to » Devoting property to God
Vows » Were made in reference to » Afflicting the soul
Vows » Recorded in scripture » Of elkanah
Vows » Recorded in scripture » Of hannah
Vows » Recorded in scripture » Of david
Vows » Recorded in scripture » Of israelites
Vows » Of widows and women divorced from their husbands binding
Vows » To be performed faithfully
Vows » Were made in reference to » Devoting the person to God
Vows » Instances of » Of the jews, to kill paul
In the morning the Jews combined together, and took an oath that they would not eat or drink till they had killed Paul. There were more than forty in the plot; And they went to the Chief Priests and the Councillors, and said: "We have taken a solemn oath not to touch food till we have killed Paul. read more.
So we want you now, with the consent of the Council, to suggest to the Commanding Officer that he should bring Paul down before you, as though you intended to go more fully into his case; but, before he comes here, we will be ready to make away with him."
Vows » Instances of » Of jacob, see above
Vows » Rash » By jephthah, in consecration of his daughter as a sacrafice, if his campaign against the ammonites were successful
Vows » The redemption price of the offering of real estate, to be valued by the priest
Vows » Of a field
Vows » Solemn promises made to God
Vows » Recorded in scripture » Of mariners who cast out jonah
Vows » Recorded in scripture » Of paul
Paul remained there some time after this, and then took leave of the Brethren, and sailed to Syria with Priscilla and Aquila, but not before his head had been shaved at Cenchreae, because he was under a vow.
Vows » Instances of » Of absalom
Vows » Edible things offered in, to be eaten the same day they were offered
Vows » A minor, of himself
You say 'If a man says to his father or mother "Whatever of mine might have been of service to you is Korban"' (which means 'Given to God')-- Why, then you do not allow him to do anything further for his father or mother! In this way you nullify the words of God by your traditions, which you hand down; and you do many similar things."
Vows » Recorded in scripture » Of jonah
Vows » Instances of » Of ananias and sapphira, in the dedication of the proceeds of the sale of their land
There was, however, a man named Ananias, who, with his wife Sapphira, sold some property, And, with her connivance, kept back some of the proceeds. He brought only a part and laid it at the Apostles' feet. "Ananias," Peter exclaimed, "how is it that Satan has so taken possession of your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit, and kept back a part of the money paid for the land? read more.
While it was unsold, was not it your own? and after it was sold, was not the money at your own disposal? How did you come to think of such a thing? You have lied, not to men, but to God!" As Ananias heard these words, he fell down and expired; and every one who heard of it was appalled. The young men got up, and, winding the body in a sheet, carried it out and buried it. After an interval of about three hours his wife came in, not knowing what had happened. "Is it true," Peter asked, addressing her, "that you sold your land for such a sum?" "Yes," she answered, "we did." Then Peter said: "How did you come to agree to provoke the Spirit of the Lord? Listen! The foot-steps of those who have buried your husband are at the door; and they will carry you out too." Instantly Sapphira fell down at Peter's feet and expired. On coming in, the young men found her dead; so they carried her out and buried her by her husband's side. The whole Church and all who heard of these events were appalled.
Vows » Instances of » Of the mother of micah, in the dedication of silver for the making of an idol
Vows » Instances of » Of job, not to entertain thoughts of fornication
Vows » Instances of » Of elkanah
Vows » Instances of » Of david
Vows » Belonged to the priests
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Matthew 5:33Again, 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.'
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