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Bible Quotes About Making Promises

17 Scripture verses about making promises from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

Scripture reveals that making promises, especially vows and oaths to the LORD, is a serious commitment that must not be broken, as seen in Jacob's vow to God for His provision and protection (Genesis 28:20) and the command not to delay fulfilling vows (Deuteronomy 23:21). God’s faithfulness contrasts with human frailty, emphasizing that unlike man, He does not lie or repent of His promises (Numbers 23:19). The Bible also warns against falsely swearing by God's name (Leviticus 19:12) and instructs that vows binding the soul must be honored fully (Numbers 30:2), underscoring the sacredness of keeping one’s word in covenant relationships, as exemplified by Joshua’s oath-bound peace treaty (Joshua 9:15).

17
Total Verses
12
Old Testament
5
New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Making Promises

  1. Genesis 28:20 — “And Jacob vowed a vow, saying, If God will be with me, and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat, and raiment to put on,”
  2. Leviticus 19:12 — “And ye shall not swear by my name falsely, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the LORD.”
  3. Numbers 23:19 — “God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?”
  4. 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”
  5. 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.”
  6. Joshua 9:15 — “And Joshua made peace with them, and made a league with them, to let them live: and the princes of the congregation sware unto them.”
  7. 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,”
  8. Psalms 15:2 — “He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.”
  9. Psalms 15:4 — “In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not.”
  10. Proverbs 20:25 — “It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry.”

Old Testament Quotes About Making Promises (12)

“And Jacob vowed a vow, saying, If God will be with me, and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat, and raiment to put on,”
“And ye shall not swear by my name falsely, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the LORD.”
“God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?”
“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 Joshua made peace with them, and made a league with them, to let them live: and the princes of the congregation sware unto them.”
“And Jephthah vowed a vow unto the LORD, and said, If thou shalt without fail deliver the children of Ammon into mine hands,”
“He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.”
“In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not.”
“It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry.”
“Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear, than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they consider not that they do evil.”
“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 Making Promises (5)

“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:”
“Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor!”
“And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together , and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul. under a curse: or, with an oath of execration”
“For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself,”
“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 Making Promises in the Bible

What does the Bible say about making promises?
The Bible contains 17 verses about making promises, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding making promises through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about making promises?
There are 17 Bible verses about making promises 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 making promises?
While many verses address making promises, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of making promises you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about making promises?
Making Promises is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 17 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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