Numbers 30:1-2
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The Law of Vows
30 Then Moses spoke to (A)the heads of the tribes of the sons of Israel, saying, “This is the word which the Lord has commanded. 2 (B)If a man makes a vow to the Lord, or takes an oath to bind himself with a binding obligation, he shall not violate his word; he shall do according to all that proceeds out of his mouth.
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Job 22:27
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Psalm 61:8
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Ecclesiastes 5:4-5
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4 When you (A)make a vow to God, do not be late in paying it; for He takes no delight in fools. (B)Pay what you vow! 5 It is (C)better that you should not vow than that you should vow and not pay.
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Matthew 5:33
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33 “Again, (A)you have heard that [a]the ancients were told, ‘[b](B)You shall not [c]make false vows, but shall fulfill your [d]vows to the Lord.’
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- Matthew 5:33 Lit it was said to the ancients
- Matthew 5:33 you and your are singular here
- Matthew 5:33 Or break your vows
- Matthew 5:33 Lit oaths
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