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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."
  • This word should be translated differently than "oath."

(See also: promise · oath, swear, swear by)

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