Numbers 6:4-6

4 'All the days of his separation he shall not eat anything * that is produced by the grape vine, from the seeds even to the skin.

5 'All the days of his vow of separation ¹no razor shall pass over his head. He shall be holy until the days are fulfilled for which he separated himself to the LORD; he shall let the locks of hair on his head grow long.

6 '²All the days of his separation to the LORD he shall not go near to a dead person.

Numbers 6:4-6 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.

Cross References

• 1. 1 Samuel 1:11
• 2. Leviticus 21:1-3; Numbers 19:11-22

Footnotes

• [a]. Or "living as a Nazirite," and so through v 21