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[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] vowe, from Anglo-French vou, from [[Latin]] votum, from neuter of votus, past participle of vovēre to vow; akin to [[Greek]] euchesthai to pray, [[vow]], [[Sanskrit]] vāghat sacrificer | [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] vowe, from Anglo-French vou, from [[Latin]] votum, from neuter of votus, past participle of vovēre to vow; akin to [[Greek]] euchesthai to pray, [[vow]], [[Sanskrit]] vāghat sacrificer | ||
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==Definition== | ==Definition== | ||
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[[Marriage]] vows are binding [[promises]] each [[partner]] in a couple makes to the other during a wedding [[ceremony]]. Marriage [[customs]] have [[developed]] over [[history]] and keep changing as [[human]] [[society]] [[develops]]. In earlier times and in most [[cultures]] the consent of the partners has not had the importance now attached to it, at least in Western societies and those they have influenced. | [[Marriage]] vows are binding [[promises]] each [[partner]] in a couple makes to the other during a wedding [[ceremony]]. Marriage [[customs]] have [[developed]] over [[history]] and keep changing as [[human]] [[society]] [[develops]]. In earlier times and in most [[cultures]] the consent of the partners has not had the importance now attached to it, at least in Western societies and those they have influenced. | ||
*Vow with [[God]] | *Vow with [[God]] | ||
| − | Within the world of [[monks]] and nuns, a vow is sometimes a [[transaction]] between a [[person]] and a [[deity]], where the former [[promises]] to render some [[service]] or gift, or [[devotes]] something valuable to the deity's use. The vow is a kind of oath, with the [[deity]] being both the [[witness]] and recipient of the [[promise]]. For an example, see the [[Book of Judges]]. Also, see the [ | + | Within the world of [[monks]] and nuns, a vow is sometimes a [[transaction]] between a [[person]] and a [[deity]], where the former [[promises]] to render some [[service]] or gift, or [[devotes]] something valuable to the deity's use. The vow is a kind of oath, with the [[deity]] being both the [[witness]] and recipient of the [[promise]]. For an example, see the [[Book of Judges]]. Also, see the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodhisattva_vows Bodhisattva vows]. |
[[Category: Religion]] | [[Category: Religion]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:41, 13 December 2020
Etymology
Middle English vowe, from Anglo-French vou, from Latin votum, from neuter of votus, past participle of vovēre to vow; akin to Greek euchesthai to pray, vow, Sanskrit vāghat sacrificer
- Date: 13th century
Definition
- a solemn promise or assertion; specifically : one by which a person is bound to an act, service, or condition
Description
A vow (Lat. votum, vow, promise; see vote) is a promise or oath.
- Marriage vows
Marriage vows are binding promises each partner in a couple makes to the other during a wedding ceremony. Marriage customs have developed over history and keep changing as human society develops. In earlier times and in most cultures the consent of the partners has not had the importance now attached to it, at least in Western societies and those they have influenced.
- Vow with God
Within the world of monks and nuns, a vow is sometimes a transaction between a person and a deity, where the former promises to render some service or gift, or devotes something valuable to the deity's use. The vow is a kind of oath, with the deity being both the witness and recipient of the promise. For an example, see the Book of Judges. Also, see the Bodhisattva vows.
