What happensPermalink
God describes when someone may be released from a vow. For men, widows, and divorcées, never. For women, only if her father (if never married) or husband (if married) objects as soon as he hears of it.
Why it mattersPermalink
God has promised to give Israel Canaan, and He will be faithful; Israel must likewise be faithful in their promises to God.
Key versePermalink
If a man vows a vow to the Lord, or swears an oath to bind himself by a pledge, he shall not break his word. He shall do according to all that proceeds out of his mouth.