Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask.
Parallel translations
- WEB Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatever she should ask.
- BSB so much that he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she asked.
- NKJV Therefore he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask.
- NASB so much that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked.
- NLT so he promised with a vow to give her anything she wanted.
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Quick answer
Pleased by the dance, Herod rashly swears to give the girl whatever she asks. A reckless oath made in pride traps him in sin.
Overview
Carried away by the moment, Herod binds himself with an oath to grant any request. His impulsive vow, made to display his generosity before his guests, exposes him to manipulation. The verse warns against rash promises and shows how pride and the desire to impress others can lead to grievous wrong.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- Esth 5:6And the king said unto Esther at the banquet of wine, What is thy petition? and it shall be granted thee: and what is thy request? even to the half of the kingdom it shall be performed.
- Esth 5:3Then said the king unto her, What wilt thou, queen Esther? and what is thy request? it shall be even given thee to the half of the kingdom.
- Esth 7:2And the king said again unto Esther on the second day at the banquet of wine, What is thy petition, queen Esther? and it shall be granted thee: and what is thy request? and it shall be performed, even to the half of the kingdom.
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