It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry.
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Gill's Exposition
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy,.... Which is separated to sacred uses, is devoted to the Lord, as firstfruits, tithes, offerings, &c. which if a man converts to his own use…
Barnes' Notes
Better, It is a snare to a man to utter a vow (of consecration) rashly, and after vows to inquire whether he can fulfill them. Both clauses are a protest against the besetting sin of rash and hasty…
Matthew Henry
Two things, by which God is greatly affronted, men are here said to be ensnared by, and entangled not only in guilt, but in trouble and ruin at length: - 1. Sacrilege, men's alienating holy things and…
Cambridge Bible
who devoureththat which is holy This rendering is retained in R.V. marg., as is also another, rashly to utter holywords. But it is better to render, rashly to say, It is holy (R.V. text), i.e.…
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