The meaning of “נָדַר”
Understanding nâdar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(make a) vow. - to promise (pos., to do or give something to God) 1) to vow, make a vow 1a) (Qal) to vow a vow
נָדַר
(make a) vow. - to promise (pos., to do or give something to God) 1) to vow, make a vow 1a) (Qal) to vow a vow
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 31:13 | “I am the God of Beth–el, where thou anointedst the pillar, and where thou vowedst a vow unto me: now arise, get thee out from this land, and return unto the land of thy kindred.” Word: נָדַר (nâdar) | |
| 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.” Word: נָדַר (nâdar) | |
| Judges 11:39 | “And it came to pass at the end of two months, that she returned unto her father, who did with her according to his vow which he had vowed: and she knew no man. And it was a custom in Israel,” Word: נָדַר (nâdar) | |
| 2 Samuel 15:8 | “For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at Geshur in Syria, saying, If the Lord shall bring me again indeed to Jerusalem, then I will serve the Lord.” Word: נָדַר (nâdar) | |
| Ecclesiastes 5:5 | “Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not pay.” Word: נָדַר (nâdar) |
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