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Numbers 30:2
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Numbers 30:2
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2 A man who makes a vow to the Lord or makes a pledge under oath must never break it. He must do exactly what he said he would do.
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Numbers 30:2
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Numbers 30:2
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2 When a man makes a vow to the Lord or takes an oath to obligate himself by a pledge, he must not break his word but must do everything he said.(A)
Psalm 50:14
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Psalm 50:14
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14 Make thankfulness your sacrifice to God,
and keep the vows you made to the Most High.
Psalm 50:14
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Psalm 50:14
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Psalm 116:14
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Psalm 116:14
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14 I will keep my promises to the Lord
in the presence of all his people.
Psalm 116:14
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Psalm 116:14
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14 I will fulfill my vows(A) to the Lord
in the presence of all his people.
Job 22:27
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Job 22:27
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27 You will pray to him, and he will hear you,
and you will fulfill your vows to him.
Job 22:27
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Job 22:27
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Acts 23:12
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Acts 23:12
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The Plan to Kill Paul
12 The next morning a group of Jews[a] got together and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul.
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- 23:12 Greek the Jews.
Acts 23:12
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Acts 23:12
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The Plot to Kill Paul
12 The next morning some Jews formed a conspiracy(A) and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul.(B)
Ecclesiastes 5:4-5
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Ecclesiastes 5:4-5
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4 When you make a promise to God, don’t delay in following through, for God takes no pleasure in fools. Keep all the promises you make to him. 5 It is better to say nothing than to make a promise and not keep it.
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Ecclesiastes 5:4-5
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Ecclesiastes 5:4-5
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4 When you make a vow to God, do not delay to fulfill it.(A) He has no pleasure in fools; fulfill your vow.(B) 5 It is better not to make a vow than to make one and not fulfill it.(C)
Acts 23:21
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Acts 23:21
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21 But don’t do it! There are more than forty men hiding along the way ready to ambush him. They have vowed not to eat or drink anything until they have killed him. They are ready now, just waiting for your consent.”
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Acts 23:21
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Acts 23:21
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21 Don’t give in to them, because more than forty(A) of them are waiting in ambush for him. They have taken an oath not to eat or drink until they have killed him.(B) They are ready now, waiting for your consent to their request.”
Matthew 5:33-34
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Matthew 5:33-34
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Teaching about Vows
33 “You have also heard that our ancestors were told, ‘You must not break your vows; you must carry out the vows you make to the Lord.’[a] 34 But I say, do not make any vows! Do not say, ‘By heaven!’ because heaven is God’s throne.
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Matthew 5:33-34
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Matthew 5:33-34
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Oaths
33 “Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath,(A) but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made.’(B) 34 But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all:(C) either by heaven, for it is God’s throne;(D)
Nahum 1:15
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Nahum 1:15
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15 [a]Look! A messenger is coming over the mountains with good news!
He is bringing a message of peace.
Celebrate your festivals, O people of Judah,
and fulfill all your vows,
for your wicked enemies will never invade your land again.
They will be completely destroyed!
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- 1:15 Verse 1:15 is numbered 2:1 in Hebrew text.
Nahum 1:15
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Nahum 1:15
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Proverbs 20:25
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Proverbs 20:25
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25 Don’t trap yourself by making a rash promise to God
and only later counting the cost.
Proverbs 20:25
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Proverbs 20:25
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25 It is a trap to dedicate something rashly
and only later to consider one’s vows.(A)
Psalm 116:18
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Psalm 116:18
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18 I will fulfill my vows to the Lord
in the presence of all his people—
Psalm 116:18
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Psalm 116:18
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18 I will fulfill my vows(A) to the Lord
in the presence of all his people,
Psalm 66:13-14
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Psalm 66:13-14
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13 Now I come to your Temple with burnt offerings
to fulfill the vows I made to you—
14 yes, the sacred vows that I made
when I was in deep trouble.
Psalm 66:13-14
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Psalm 66:13-14
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Psalm 55:20
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Psalm 55:20
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20 As for my companion, he betrayed his friends;
he broke his promises.
Psalm 55:20
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Psalm 55:20
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