en_tw_old/bible/kt/vow.md

vow, vows, vowed

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, oath)

Bible References:

• 1 Corinthians 07:27-28
• Acts 21:22-24
• Genesis 28:20-22
• Genesis 31:12-13
• Jonah 01:14-16
• Jonah 02:9-10
• Proverbs 07:13-15

Word Data:##

• Strong's: H5087, H5088, G2171