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But if you shall forbear to vow, it shall be no sin in you.

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Vowing is Optional, Not Required

The commentators stress that this verse makes it clear God does not command His people to make vows. It is an entirely voluntary act of worship. Therefore, choosing not to make a vow is explicitly stated to be "no sin." This should relieve any believer from feeling a false sense of obligation or guilt for not making special promises to God.

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Deuteronomy

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Deuteronomy 23:22

16th Century

Theologian

But if thou shalt forbear to vow. He confirms what He said: that those who have broken their promises to Him would be guilty before God, b…

John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 23:22

17th Century

Pastor

But if you shall forbear to vow
That a man might do, though there was ability; it was expected indeed that men shoul…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 23:15–25

17th Century

Minister

It is honorable to shelter and protect the weak, provided they are not wicked. Proselytes and converts to the truth should be treated with particul…