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Numbers 6:1-6

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The Nazirite

1 The LORD said to Moses,
2 “Speak to the Israelites and say to them: ‘If a man or woman wants to make a special vow, a vow of dedication to the LORD as a Nazirite,
3 they must abstain from wine and other fermented drink and must not drink vinegar made from wine or other fermented drink. They must not drink grape juice or eat grapes or raisins.
4 As long as they remain under their Nazirite vow, they must not eat anything that comes from the grapevine, not even the seeds or skins.
5 “ ‘During the entire period of their Nazirite vow, no razor may be used on their head. They must be holy until the period of their dedication to the LORD is over; they must let their hair grow long.
6 “ ‘Throughout the period of their dedication to the LORD, the Nazirite must not go near a dead body.
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Numbers 6:1-6 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO NUMBERS 6

In this chapter is given the law concerning Nazarites, Nu 6:1,2; which directs what they were to abstain from, from drinking wine, or any strong liquors, from shaving their heads, and defiling themselves with the dead, Nu 6:3-8; and in case of a defilement, directions are given what offerings a Nazarite should bring to be offered for him, Nu 6:9-12; and when the time of his Nazariteship was up, an account is given of what rites and ceremonies should then be performed, Nu 6:13-21; and the chapter is concluded with the form of blessing the children of Israel, to be used by Aaron and his sons, Nu 6:22-27.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Cross References 9

  • 1. ver 5; S Genesis 28:20; Acts 21:23
  • 2. ver 6
  • 3. Judges 13:5; Judges 16:17; Amos 2:11,12
  • 4. S Leviticus 10:9; S Luke 1:15
  • 5. Ruth 2:14; Psalms 69:21; Proverbs 10:26
  • 6. S Leviticus 25:5
  • 7. Psalms 52:2; Psalms 57:4; Psalms 59:7; Isaiah 7:20; Ezekiel 5:1
  • 8. 1 Samuel 1:11
  • 9. S Leviticus 21:1-3; Numbers 19:11-22
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