# vow #

## Definition: ##

A vow is a promise that a person makes to God. The person promises to do a certain thing in order to specially honor God or to show devotion to him.

* After a person makes a vow, he is obligated to fulfill that vow.
* The Bible teaches that a person may be judged by God if he doesn't keep his vow.
* Sometimes a person may ask God to protect him or provide for him in exchange for making the vow.
* But God is not required to fulfill a request that a person asks for in his vow.

## Translation Suggestions: ##

* Depending on the context, "vow" could be translated as "solemn promise" or "promise made to God."
* A vow is a special kind of oath that is made to God.

(See also: [promise](../kt/promise.md) **·** [oath, swear, swear by](../other/oath.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Corinthians 07:27-28](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1co/07/27)
* [Acts 21:22-24](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/21/22)
* [Genesis 28:20-22](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/28/20)
* [Genesis 31:12-13](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/31/12)
* [Jonah 01:14-16](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jon/01/14)
* [Jonah 02:9-10](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jon/02/09)
* [Proverbs 07:13-15](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/pro/07/13)