6 Bible Verses about Vows

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Acts 18:18

After remaining a considerable time longer in Corinth, Paul took leave of the brethren and set sail for Syria; and Priscilla and Aquila were with him. He had shaved his head at Cenchreae, because he was bound by a vow.

Acts 21:24-26

Associate with these men and purify yourself with them, and pay their expenses so that they can shave their heads. Then everybody will know that there is no truth in these stories about you, but that in your own actions you yourself scrupulously obey the Law. But as for the Gentiles who have accepted the faith, we have communicated to them our decision that they are carefully to abstain from anything sacrificed to an idol, from blood, from what is strangled, and from fornication." So Paul associated with the men; and the next day, having purified himself with them, he went into the Temple, giving every one to understand that the days of their purification were finished, and there he remained until the sacrifice for each of them was offered.

Matthew 15:5-6

but you--this is what you say: 'If a man says to his father or mother, That is consecrated, whatever it is, which otherwise you should have received from me-- he shall be absolved from honouring his father'; and so you have abrogated God's Word for the sake of your tradition.

Mark 7:11-13

But *you* say, 'If a man says to his father or mother, It is a Korban (that is, a thing devoted to God) And so you no longer allow him to do anything for his father or mother, thus nullifying God's precept by your tradition which you have handed down. And many things of that kind you do."

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Vows » Sacred, to be kept

More verses: Matthew 5:33 Psalm 76:11

Vows » Examples of

Acts 18:18

After remaining a considerable time longer in Corinth, Paul took leave of the brethren and set sail for Syria; and Priscilla and Aquila were with him. He had shaved his head at Cenchreae, because he was bound by a vow.

More verses: Judges 11:30 Acts 21:23

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

Acts 21:26

So Paul associated with the men; and the next day, having purified himself with them, he went into the Temple, giving every one to understand that the days of their purification were finished, and there he remained until the sacrifice for each of them was offered.

Acts 21:23-24

so do this which we now tell you. We have four men here who have a vow resting on them. Associate with these men and purify yourself with them, and pay their expenses so that they can shave their heads. Then everybody will know that there is no truth in these stories about you, but that in your own actions you yourself scrupulously obey the 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

Acts 23:12-15

Now, when daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and solemnly swore not to eat or drink till they had killed Paul. There were more than forty of them who bound themselves by this oath. They went to the High Priests and Elders and said to them, "We have bound ourselves under a heavy curse to take no food till we have killed Paul. read more.
Now therefore you and the Sanhedrin should make representations to the Tribune for him to bring him down to you, under the impression that you intend to inquire more minutely about him; and we are prepared to assassinate him before he comes near the place."

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

Acts 18:18

After remaining a considerable time longer in Corinth, Paul took leave of the brethren and set sail for Syria; and Priscilla and Aquila were with him. He had shaved his head at Cenchreae, because he was bound by 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

Mark 7:11-13

But *you* say, 'If a man says to his father or mother, It is a Korban (that is, a thing devoted to God) And so you no longer allow him to do anything for his father or mother, thus nullifying God's precept by your tradition which you have handed down. And many things of that kind you do."

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

Acts 5:1-11

There was a man of the name of Ananias who, with his wife Sapphira, sold some property but, with her full knowledge and consent, dishonestly kept back part of the price which he received for it, though he brought the rest and gave it to the Apostles. "Ananias," said Peter, "why has Satan taken possession of your heart, that you should try to deceive the Holy Spirit and dishonestly keep back part of the price paid you for this land? read more.
While it remained unsold, was not the land your own? And when sold, was it not at your own disposal? How is it that you have cherished this design in your heart? It is not to men you have told this lie, but to God." Upon hearing these words Ananias fell down dead, and all who heard the words were awe-struck. The younger men, however, rose, and wrapping the body up, carried it out and buried it. About three hours had passed, when his wife came in, knowing nothing of what had happened. Peter at once questioned her. "Tell me," he said, "whether you sold the land for so much." "Yes," she replied, "for so much." "How was it," replied Peter, "that you two agreed to try an experiment upon the Spirit of the Lord? The men who have buried your husband are already at the door, and they will carry you out." Instantly she fell down dead at his feet, and the young men came in and found her dead. So they carried her out and buried her by her husband's side. This incident struck terror into the whole Church, and into the hearts of all who heard of it.

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 5:33

"Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, 'Thou shalt not swear falsely, but shalt perform thy vows to the Lord.'

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