Proverbs 20:25
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry.
Cross-reference
In Proverbs 18:7, a fool's lips are a snare to his soul — a general warning about rash speech that parallels the specific snare of hasty vows.
In Leviticus 27:9, a vowed animal becomes holy and irrevocable — illustrating why rashly saying 'holy' is a snare.
In Leviticus 27:10, no substitution is allowed for vowed animals — reinforcing the binding nature of rash vows.
In Numbers 30:2-16, the law requires keeping all vows made — directly explaining the 'snare' of rashly dedicating as holy.
In Ecclesiastes 5:4-6, the same wisdom warns: 'It is better not to vow than to vow and not fulfill.'
In Matthew 5:33, Jesus cites the OT command to fulfill vows — the principle that makes rash vows a snare.
In Deuteronomy 23:23, whatever you vow with your mouth must be done — underscoring the danger of a rash vow.
In Joshua 9:20, Israel keeps a rash oath to the Gibeonites — a narrative example of being snared by a hasty vow.
In Ecclesiastes 5:5, the same warning appears: it's better not to vow than to vow and not pay — a direct parallel on vows.
In Matthew 15:5, Jesus condemns the Corban tradition, where a rash dedication to God evades parental care — a trap as warned.
In Acts 5:3, Ananias lies about his dedication, keeping part back — a rash vow leading to judgment, illustrating the snare.
In Leviticus 5:15, unintentional sin regarding holy things requires restitution — underscoring the seriousness of treating holy things carelessly.
In Leviticus 22:10-15, unauthorized persons must not eat holy food — reinforcing the sanctity of things set apart, relevant to rash dedications.
In Malachi 3:8-10, robbing God by withholding tithes parallels the snare of rashly dedicating then failing to fulfill vows.