Bible Dictionary

Vow

A solemn promise or commitment to do or refrain from doing something.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

368

Entry Position

353 of 368

Letter

V

Meaning

A solemn promise or commitment to do or refrain from doing something.

Key Scriptures

  • Genesis 28:20-22
  • Leviticus 27:1-34
  • Numbers 6:1-21
  • Numbers 30:1-16
  • Deuteronomy 23:21-23
  • Judges 11:30-40
  • 1 Samuel 1:11
  • Psalm 66:13-14
  • Psalm 76:11
  • Ecclesiastes 5:4-6
  • Matthew 5:33-37
  • Acts 18:18
  • Acts 21:23-24

Also Called

vow

Original Language

Hebrew

נֶדֶר

neder

vow; promise

Greek

εὐχή

euchē

prayer; vow

Meaning

A vow is a solemn promise or commitment to do or refrain from doing something.

Biblical Usage

In Scripture, a vow is a solemn promise made to God concerning an action, offering, service, or abstention.

The Bible gives instructions concerning the making, keeping, and fulfillment of vows and warns against making vows carelessly or failing to fulfill them.

Key References

  • Genesis 28:20-22
  • Leviticus 27:1-34
  • Numbers 6:1-21
  • Numbers 30:1-16
  • Deuteronomy 23:21-23
  • Judges 11:30-40
  • 1 Samuel 1:11
  • Psalm 66:13-14
  • Psalm 76:11
  • Ecclesiastes 5:4-6
  • Matthew 5:33-37
  • Acts 18:18
  • Acts 21:23-24
  • Promise
  • Oath
  • Offering
  • Dedication
  • Commitment
  • Covenant

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Scriptures

  • Genesis 28:20-22
  • Leviticus 27:1-34
  • Numbers 6:1-21
  • Numbers 30:1-16
  • Deuteronomy 23:21-23
  • Judges 11:30-40
  • 1 Samuel 1:11
  • Psalm 66:13-14
  • Psalm 76:11
  • Ecclesiastes 5:4-6
  • Matthew 5:33-37
  • Acts 18:18
  • Acts 21:23-24

Related Terms

promise oath offering dedication commitment

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