Scripturally, a vow is a solemn promise made to God to perform an act, make an offering, enter a service or condition, or abstain from certain things not unlawful in themselves.
ويحتوي الكتاب المقدس على روايات لنذور مشروطة شملت التعهد باتباع مسلك معين اذا قام الله اولا بعمل ما .‏