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Bible Quotes About Keeping Vows

13 Scripture verses about keeping vows from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

Explore what the Bible says about keeping vows. This collection of 14 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

13
Total Verses
9
Old Testament
4
New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Keeping Vows

  1. 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. break: Heb. profane
  2. Deuteronomy 23:21 — “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.
  3. Judges 11:30 — “And Jephthah vowed a vow unto the LORD, and said, If thou shalt without fail deliver the children of Ammon into mine hands,
  4. Psalms 50:14 — “Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High:
  5. Psalms 61:8 — “So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.
  6. Psalms 66:13 — “I will go into thy house with burnt offerings: I will pay thee my vows,
  7. Psalms 76:11 — “Vow, and pay unto the LORD your God: let all that be round about him bring presents unto him that ought to be feared. unto him: Heb. to fear
  8. Proverbs 20:25 — “It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry.
  9. 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.
  10. 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:

Old Testament Quotes About Keeping Vows (9)

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. break: Heb. profane
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.
And Jephthah vowed a vow unto the LORD, and said, If thou shalt without fail deliver the children of Ammon into mine hands,
Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High:
So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.
I will go into thy house with burnt offerings: I will pay thee my vows,
Vow, and pay unto the LORD your God: let all that be round about him bring presents unto him that ought to be feared. unto him: Heb. to fear
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry.
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.

New Testament Quotes About Keeping Vows (4)

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:
And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow.
Do therefore this that we say to thee: We have four men which have a vow on them;
But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.

Frequently Asked Questions About Keeping Vows in the Bible

What does the Bible say about keeping vows?
The Bible contains 13 verses about keeping vows, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding keeping vows through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about keeping vows?
There are 13 Bible verses about keeping vows in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.
What is the best Bible verse about keeping vows?
While many verses address keeping vows, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of keeping vows you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about keeping vows?
Keeping Vows is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 13 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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