Deuteronomy 23:21

Translations

Modern

If you make a vow to the LORD your God, do not be slow to keep it, because He will surely require it of you, and you will be guilty of sin.

Traditional

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.

Literal

When you make a vow to YHWH your God, you shall not delay to pay it. For YHWH your God will surely require it of you, and it would be sin in you.

Latin

Cum votum voveris Domino Deo tuo, non tardabis reddere: quia requiret illud Dominus Deus tuus, et si moratus fueris, reputabitur tibi in peccatum.

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English

If you make a vow to the LORD your God, do not be slow to keep it, because He will surely require it of you, and you will be guilty of sin.

Notes

Theme notes and profiles

Ancient Law Codes Vows to God

Related verses

Ecclesiastes 5:4–5
When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, because He takes no pleasure in fools. Fulfill your vow.
Psalm 66:13–14
I will enter Your house with burnt offerings; I will fulfill my vows to You—
Psalm 116:18
I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people,
Psalm 76:11
Make and fulfill your vows to the LORD your God; let all the neighboring lands bring tribute to Him who is to be feared.
Numbers 30:1–16
Then Moses said to the heads of the tribes of Israel, “This is what the LORD has commanded:
Psalm 56:12
Your vows are upon me, O God; I will render thank offerings to You.
Jonah 1:16
Then the men feared the LORD greatly, and they offered a sacrifice to the LORD and made vows to Him.
Deuteronomy 23:18
You must not bring the wages of a prostitute, whether female or male, into the house of the LORD your God to fulfill any vow, because both are detestable to the LORD your God.
Leviticus 27:2–34
“Speak to the Israelites and say to them, ‘When someone makes a special vow to the LORD involving the value of persons,
Genesis 35:1–3
Then God said to Jacob, “Arise, go up to Bethel, and settle there. Build an altar there to the God who appeared to you when you fled from your brother Esau.”
Matthew 5:33
Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’
Genesis 28:20
Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me and watch over me on this journey, and if He will provide me with food to eat and clothes to wear,

Glossary

Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Covenant Deuteronomy, Book of Vow, Vows

Topics

Breaking a Vow Irresponsibility Keeping Vows Making a Vow Offerings: Vow Procrastination: To be Avoided in Performance of Vows Vows: To be Performed Without Delay Vows: To be Voluntary Vows: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To

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