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# vow
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## Definition
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A vow is a promise that a person makes to God. The person promises to do a certain thing in order to specially honor God or to show devotion to him.
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* A vow may be given to express devotion and love to God without asking for anything from him in return.
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* A person may make a vow in order to ask God for his special protection, provision, or presence in exchange for making the vow.
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* God is not required to fulfill a request that a person asks for in his vow.
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* After a person makes a vow, he is obligated to fulfill that vow.
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* Failure to keep a vow makes the person who made the vow subject to God's judgment.
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## Translation Suggestions
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* Depending on the context, “vow” could be translated as “solemn promise” or “promise made to God.”
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* This word should be translated differently than "oath."
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