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He shall not alter it, nor change it, a good for a bad, or a bad for a good: and if he shall at all change animal for animal, then both it and that for which it is changed shall be holy.
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The Sanctity of a Vow
Commentators explain that once an animal was vowed to the Lord, it could not be altered or exchanged for another—not even for a better one. This strict rule underscores the absolute seriousness and binding nature of a commitment made to God. The specific item vowed was considered holy and belonged to Him from the moment of the vow.
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Leviticus
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19th Century
Anglican
He shall not alter it, nor change it. —The identical animal vowed is to be delivered; no change whatever, even if it invo…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He shall not alter it nor change it Some think these two words signify the same, but Abarbinel F19 makes …
Presbyterian
Zeal for the service of God inclined the Israelites, on some occasions, to dedicate themselves or their children to the service of the Lord, in his…
