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Numbers 30:2

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

If a man makes a promise to the LORD, or swears an oath that commits his soul to something, he must not break his word. He must do everything he said he would do.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is teaching that when someone makes a promise or vow to Him, they must keep their word completely and follow through on what they committed to do.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes from Moses' instructions to the Israelites about vows and oaths during their wilderness journey. In ancient Israel, making vows to God was a serious spiritual and legal matter that carried significant consequences. The culture placed enormous emphasis on the power of spoken words and the integrity required to fulfill commitments made before God.

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Translation & Methodology Sources

The original manuscript text provided is based on the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain. Our modern English simplifications are generated via proprietary philological synthesis, cross-referenced against Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and the Textus Receptus to ensure unwavering theological and etymological precision.

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