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Deuteronomy 23:21 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Deuteronomy 23:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 23 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Deuteronomy 23:21 (KJV)
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Commentary on 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.This verse addresses voluntary vows made to God, emphasizing the obligation to fulfill them promptly. The Hebrew neder (נֶדֶר, 'vow') denotes a voluntary promise to give offerings, perform actions, or abstain from things beyond what law required. The command not to 'slack' (te'acher, תְּאַחֵר, 'delay') demanded prompt fulfillment, preventing indefinite postponement that effectively nullified the vow. The warning that God 'will surely ...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 23:21
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“don't defer to pay it; for he has no pleasure in fools. Pay that which you vow.”
“yes”
“saying”
“and fulfill them! Let all of his neighbors bring presents to him who is to be feared.”
“God. I will give thank offerings to you.”
“Arise, go up to Bethel, and live there. Make there an altar to God, who appeared to you when you fled from the face of Esau your brother.”
“saying”
“or the wages of a dog”
“and made vows.”