Old Testament · Law
Deuteronomy 23:21
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When thou shalt vow a vow unto the Lord thy God, thou shalt not slack to pay it: for the Lord thy God will surely require it of thee; and it would be sin in thee.
About Deuteronomy 23:21
Deuteronomy 23:21 from Deuteronomy speaks directly to Oath Breaking in the Bible, Swearing Oaths in the Bible, and Vows in the Bible, offering wisdom drawn from the Old Testament tradition. This passage in the law literature of Scripture is widely cherished by students and teachers alike.
Related Verses
- Numbers 30:2
“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.”
- Ecclesiastes 5:4
“When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for he hath no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou hast vowed.”
- Ecclesiastes 5:5
“Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not pay.”
- Matthew 5:33
“Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths:”
- Matthew 5:34
“But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God’s throne:”
How to Apply Deuteronomy 23:21
Study Deuteronomy 23:21 in context by reading the surrounding passage in Deuteronomy. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse on the theme of Oath Breaking in the Bible. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.