The words of this verse prove conclusively that Jephthah intended his vow to apply to human beings, not animals: for only one of his household coul…

Whatsoever cometh forth. —The true rendering undoubtedly is, Whosoever cometh forth (Septuagint, ὁ ἐκπορευόμενος…

Then it shall be, that whatsoever comes forth of the doors of
my house to meet me
If …

Several important lessons are to be learned from Jephthah's vow.

1. There may be remnants of distrust and doubt, even in the hearts of tr…