Deuteronomy 23:22 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But if you choose not to make a promise to God, that is not a sin.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is saying that you're not required to make vows to God - it's perfectly fine to choose not to make promises at all.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes from Moses' instructions to the Israelites about making vows to God, which were voluntary promises often involving sacrifices or commitments. In ancient Israel, vows were taken very seriously and breaking them was considered a grave offense. Moses was teaching that while keeping vows was essential, making them in the first place was entirely optional.

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