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Deuteronomy 23:21

King James Version (KJV)

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Deuteronomy 23:21

Verse 21 of 25

Scripture focus

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 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Deuteronomy 23:21

Theological / Devotional

Vow a vow. That is, a solemn vow to Jehovah, an obligation not to be treated lightly. For examples see Genesis 28:20; Numbers 21:2; Judges 11:30; 1 Samuel 1:11; 2 Samuel 15:7; cf. Numbers 30:2-16. The primary meaning of the Hebrew word is “to dedicate.”

Slack. From the usual Hebrew word meaning “to delay,” “to tarry,” “to remain behind.” Nothing is said here in respect to the place where payment was to be made; that information is given in chapter 12:5, 6, 11, 18, 26. For the blessedness of paying one’s vows see Psalm 22:25 ; 50:14; 56:12, 13; 61:8; 65:1.

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