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.

Cross-references

Numbers 30:3 continues the same legal section with regulations for women's vows — directly related as part of the same law.

In Numbers 30:4, the same law applies to a woman's vow when her father does not object — continuing the legal context of vow-keeping.

Numbers 30:10 covers a married woman's vow — same legal framework, reinforcing the binding nature of vows.

In Numbers 21:2, Israel makes a specific vow — an example of the kind of vow the law here regulates.

Nahum 1:15 Parallel

Nahum 1:15 calls Judah to fulfill their vows after deliverance — applying the same principle in a historical context.

Psalm 56:12 Parallel

In Psalm 56:12, the psalmist commits to perform his vows to God — an echo of the obligation stated in Numbers 30:2.

Psalm 66:13 Parallel

Psalm 66:13 shows a worshiper committing to fulfill vows made to God — a direct application of the principle here.

Psalm 66:14 Parallel

Psalm 66:14 specifies vows made in distress — same commitment to pay them, echoing Numbers 30:2's command to keep vows.

Psalm 76:11 Parallel

In Psalm 76:11, worshippers are exhorted to make and perform vows to God — directly reflecting the law of Numbers 30:2.

Psalm 116:14 echoes the vow-fulfillment theme, emphasizing public payment of vows to the Lord.

Psalm 116:18 repeats the vow payment in the temple courts — a concrete example of keeping one's word to God.

Psalm 119:106 Related theme

In Psalm 119:106, the psalmist swears an oath to keep God's rules — a similar binding commitment, though oath rather than vow.

Ecclesiastes 5:4 directly commands not to delay paying vows — reinforcing the obligation to fulfill what is vowed.

Ecclesiastes 5:5 warns it's better not to vow than to vow and not pay — underscoring the seriousness of vow-keeping.

Leviticus 5:4 provides the guilt and remedy for rash oaths — directly expanding on the legal consequences of breaking a vow.

Matthew 5:33 directly quotes the OT law about performing oaths — this is the very command Jesus references.

Matthew 5:34 contrasts by forbidding oaths entirely — Jesus sets aside the command to keep vows for simple honesty.

In Matthew 23:16, Jesus condemns Pharisees who distinguish binding oaths — contrasting with Numbers' insistence that all vows must be kept.

Matthew 23:18 gives another example of Pharisee loopholes — opposing the straightforward command to keep every oath.

Psalm 22:25 Parallel

Psalm 22:25 expresses David's commitment to pay his vows in public worship — a direct parallel to the command to keep vows.

Job 22:27 Parallel

In Job 22:27, paying vows is presented as part of repentance — directly reinforcing the duty to fulfill vows.

In Judges 11:39, Jephthah fulfills his vow exactly — demonstrating the command to do all that proceeds from the mouth.

In Judges 11:36, his daughter insists he must do as he vowed — reinforcing the inviolability of vows from Numbers 30:2.

In Judges 11:35, Jephthah laments he cannot break his vow because he 'opened his mouth to the Lord' — a direct application of the binding principle.

In Judges 11:31, Jephthah details the terms of his vow — an example of how a vow is spoken, corresponding to the command to perform what is uttered.

In Genesis 28:20-22, Jacob vows a tithe — another biblical example of making a vow to God.

In Judges 11:30, Jephthah makes a specific vow to the Lord — a direct illustration of the vow-making practice that Numbers 30:2 regulates.

In Leviticus 27:2-34, detailed laws about valuations of vows expand on the principle stated here.

In Deuteronomy 23:21, the command to not delay paying a vow reinforces the same obligation to fulfill it.

Psalm 50:14 Parallel

Psalm 50:14 commands to perform vows as an act of thanksgiving — echoing the same obligation from Numbers.

In Ezekiel 17:16, breaking an oath leads to punishment, reinforcing the seriousness of keeping vows commanded here.

Acts 5:3 Parallel

In Acts 5:3, Ananias lies about his pledge — a direct violation of the principle of keeping vows stated here.

Deuteronomy 23:23 repeats the same law: carefully do what you promised with your mouth — identical teaching.

In Jeremiah 44:17, the people insist on keeping vows to idols — contrasting with the command here to keep vows to the Lord.

In Deuteronomy 23:22, it says you are not guilty if you refrain from vowing — a complementary teaching to the command to keep vows.

Matthew 14:7-9 shows Herod keeping a rash oath that led to murder — an example of the danger of vows kept.

Acts 23:12 Contrast

Acts 23:12 records Jews binding themselves by oath to kill Paul — a negative example of making an oath to do evil.

Joshua 2:17 Parallel

Joshua 2:17 applies the principle of keeping oaths to a promise made to Rahab — extends vow-keeping to human agreements.

Ecclesiastes 5:2 advises caution before making vows — a prerequisite to the command to keep them in Numbers 30:2.

Proverbs 20:25 warns against rash vows and reflecting only after making them — highlighting the same seriousness of keeping vows.

Acts 23:14 Parallel

Acts 23:14 shows men binding themselves by oath to kill Paul — a negative example of a vow made for evil, yet still binding.

Acts 23:21 Parallel

Acts 23:21 details the same oath plot — a real-life instance of men determined to keep their vow, even for murder.

2 Corinthians 1:23 shows Paul calling God as witness — an oath affirming truth, consistent with the seriousness of speech.