Deuteronomy 23:21

Conservative English Version

People of Israel, if you make a sacred promise to give a gift to the LORD, then do it as soon as you can. If the LORD has to come looking for the gift you promised, you will be guilty of breaking that promise.

Cross References

Genesis 28:20

Jacob solemnly promised God, "If you go with me and watch over me as I travel, and if you give me food and clothes

Job 22:27

God will answer your prayers, and you will keep the promises you made to him.

Psalm 116:18

I will keep my promise to you when your people

Psalm 15:5

They lend their money without charging interest, and they don't take bribes to hurt the innocent. Those who do these things will always stand firm.

Psalm 50:14

I am God Most High! The only sacrifice I want is for you to be thankful and to keep your word.

Psalm 56:12

I will keep my promises to you, my God, and bring you gifts.

Psalm 61:8

I will sing your praises forever and will always keep my promises.

Psalm 76:11

Everyone, make your promises to the LORD your God and do what you promise. The LORD is fearsome, and all of his servants should bring him gifts.

Exodus 22:24

In fact, I will get so angry that I will kill your men and make widows of their wives and orphans of their children.

Ezekiel 18:8

and doesn't charge interest when lending money. He refuses to do anything evil; he is fair to everyone

Jonah 1:16

The sailors were so terrified that they offered a sacrifice to the LORD and made all kinds of promises.

Jonah 2:9

But with shouts of praise, I will offer a sacrifice to you, my LORD. I will keep my promise, because you are the one with power to save.

Nahum 1:15

Look toward the mountains, people of Judah! Here comes a messenger with good news of peace. Celebrate your festivals. Keep your promises to God. Your evil enemies are destroyed and will never again invade your country.

Matthew 5:33

You know that our ancestors were told, "Don't use the Lord's name to make a promise unless you are going to keep it."

Deuteronomy 14:29

The Levites have no land of their own, so you must give them food from the storehouse. You must also give food to the poor who live in your town, including orphans, widows, and foreigners. If they have enough to eat, then the LORD your God will be pleased and make you successful in everything you do.

Deuteronomy 15:3

This law applies only to loans you have made to other Israelites. Foreigners will still have to pay back what you have loaned them.

Deuteronomy 23:18

The LORD your God is disgusted with men and women who are prostitutes of any kind, and he will not accept a gift from them, even if it had been promised to him.

Deuteronomy 23:22

On the other hand, if you never make a sacred promise, you can't be guilty of breaking it.

1 Samuel 20:16

Jonathan and David made an agreement that even David's descendants would have to keep. Then Jonathan said, "I pray that the LORD will take revenge on your descendants if they break our promise."