Deuteronomy 23:21
Deuteronomy · Old Testament · Chapter 23
“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.”Deuteronomy 23:21
What Does Deuteronomy 23:21 Mean?
Deuteronomy 23:21 is found in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 23, verse 21 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 19 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (19)
These passages are connected to Deuteronomy 23:21 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 5:33“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:”Psalms 50:14“Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High:”Ecclesiastes 5:4“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.”Matthew 5:34“But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God’s throne:”Psalms 66:13“I will go into thy house with burnt offerings: I will pay thee my vows,”Psalms 116:18“I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people,”Numbers 30:1“And Moses spake unto the heads of the tribes concerning the children of Israel, saying, This is the thing which the LORD hath commanded.”Psalms 56:12“Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee.”Psalms 76:11“Vow, and pay unto the LORD your God: let all that be round about him bring presents unto him that ought to be feared.”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,”Genesis 35:1“And God said unto Jacob, Arise, go up to Bethel, and dwell there: and make there an altar unto God, that appeared unto thee when thou fleddest from the face of Esau thy brother.”Leviticus 27:2“Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When a man shall make a singular vow, the persons shall be for the LORD by thy estimation.”Deuteronomy 23:18“Thou shalt not bring the hire of a whore, or the price of a dog, into the house of the LORD thy God for any vow: for even both these are abomination unto the LORD thy God.”Jonah 1:16“Then the men feared the LORD exceedingly, and offered a sacrifice unto the LORD, and made vows.”Leviticus 22:21“And whosoever offereth a sacrifice of peace offerings unto the LORD to accomplish his vow, or a freewill offering in beeves or sheep, it shall be perfect to be accepted; there shall be no blemish therein.”Jonah 2:9“But I will sacrifice unto thee with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay that that I have vowed. Salvation is of the LORD.”Nahum 1:15“Behold upon the mountains the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace! O Judah, keep thy solemn feasts, perform thy vows: for the wicked shall no more pass through thee; he is utterly cut off.”Acts 5:3“But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?”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.”
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