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Deuteronomy 23:22

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Berean Standard Bible

But if you refrain from making a vow, you will not be guilty of sin.

American Standard Version (1901)

But if thou shalt forbear to vow, it shall be no sin in thee.

Bible in Basic English

But if you take no oath, there will be no sin.

Douay-Rheims 1899

If thou wilt not promise, thou shalt be without sin.

Free Bible Version

If you don't make such promises then you won't be guilty of sin.

Geneva Bible 1599

But when thou absteinest from vowing, it shalbe no sinne vnto thee.

King James (Authorized) Version

But if thou shalt forbear to vow, it shall be no sin in thee.

One Unity Resource Bible

But if you refrain from making a vow, it shall be no sin in you.

Translation for Translators

But if you [SYN] do not vow to do something, that is not sinful.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But if you will refrain from making a vow, it will be no sin for you.

Noah Webster Bible

But if thou shalt forbear to vow, it shall be no sin in thee.

World English Bible

But if you refrain from making a vow, it shall be no sin in you.

Young's Literal Translation

'And when thou forbearest to vow, it is not in thee a sin.

Context

Miscellaneous Laws

²¹If you make a vow to the LORD your God, do not be slow to keep it, because He will surely require it of you, and you will be guilty of sin.²²But if you refrain from making a vow, you will not be guilty of sin.²³Be careful to follow through on what comes from your lips, because you have freely vowed to the LORD your God with your own mouth.

Summary

This verse emphasizes the importance of fulfilling vows made to the Lord. It highlights the seriousness of keeping one's word and honoring commitments made to God. By encouraging promptness in fulfilling promises, it promotes integrity and faithfulness in one's relationship with God. The verse underscores the value of honesty and reliability in honoring our pledges to the Lord, reflecting a heart of obedience and reverence towards Him.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

But if thou shalt forbear to vow,.... That a man might do, though there was ability; it was expected indeed that men should vow and bring freewill offerings in proportion to their ability; whether they were of the greater sort, of the herd and flock, or of fowls, or even of fine flour, these were acceptable to the Lord: but if they were not vowed and brought: it shall be no sin in thee; no charge of guilt be brought or punishment laid; it should not be reckoned a crime, nor be punishable in any respect, and especially where there was a willing mind and no ability; otherwise negligence, niggardliness, and ingratitude, are not well pleasing in the sight of God.

Deuteronomy 23:22

Miscellaneous Laws

²¹If you make a vow to the LORD your God, do not be slow to keep it, because He will surely require it of you, and you will be guilty of sin.²²But if you refrain from making a vow, you will not be guilty of sin.²³Be careful to follow through on what comes from your lips, because you have freely vowed to the LORD your God with your own mouth.

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Berean Standard Bible

But if you refrain from making a vow, you will not be guilty of sin.

American Standard Version (1901)

But if thou shalt forbear to vow, it shall be no sin in thee.

Bible in Basic English

But if you take no oath, there will be no sin.

Douay-Rheims 1899

If thou wilt not promise, thou shalt be without sin.

Free Bible Version

If you don't make such promises then you won't be guilty of sin.

Geneva Bible 1599

But when thou absteinest from vowing, it shalbe no sinne vnto thee.

King James (Authorized) Version

But if thou shalt forbear to vow, it shall be no sin in thee.

One Unity Resource Bible

But if you refrain from making a vow, it shall be no sin in you.

Translation for Translators

But if you [SYN] do not vow to do something, that is not sinful.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But if you will refrain from making a vow, it will be no sin for you.

Noah Webster Bible

But if thou shalt forbear to vow, it shall be no sin in thee.

World English Bible

But if you refrain from making a vow, it shall be no sin in you.

Young's Literal Translation

'And when thou forbearest to vow, it is not in thee a sin.