Deuteronomy 23:22

Deuteronomy Old Testament

WEB

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

KJV

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

Commentary

Commentary

But if thou shalt forbear to vow,.... That a man might do, though there was ability; it was expected indeed that men should vow and b ring freewill offerings in proportion to their ability; whether they were of the greater sort, of the herd and flock, or of fowls, or even of fine flour, these were acceptable to the Lord: but if they were not vowed and brought: it shall be no sin in thee; no charge of guilt be brought or punishment laid; it should not be reckoned a crime, nor be punishable in any respect, and especially where there was a willing mind and no ability; otherwise negligence, niggardliness, and ingratitude, are not well pleasing in the sight of God.