Numbers 6:2

Translations

Modern

“Speak to the Israelites and tell them that if a man or woman makes a special vow, the vow of a Nazirite, to separate himself to the LORD,

Traditional

Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When either man or woman shall separate themselves to vow a vow of a Nazarite, to separate themselves unto the Lord:

Literal

“Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, when a man or woman consecrates an offering, to vow the vow of a Nazirite, to separate himself unto YHWH,

Latin

Loquere ad filios Israël, et dices ad eos: Vir, sive mulier, cum fecerint votum ut sanctificentur, et se voluerint Domino consecrare:

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English

“Speak to the Israelites and tell them that if a man or woman makes a special vow, the vow of a Nazirite, to separate himself to the LORD,

Notes

Numbers 6:2

Nazirite: The Hebrew word nazir comes from a verb meaning "to separate."

Numbers 6:1–21

The voluntary vow of a Nazirite allowed men or women to separate themselves to the LORD. The Nazirite lifestyle varied throughout Hebrew history. People took vows seriously in ancient times as a way to show devotion or gratitude to God. This vow could be temporary or permanent. It involved avoiding alcoholic drinks, not cutting hair, and avoiding contact with corpses.

Nazirite restrictions allowed members of non-Levitical tribes to have a more demanding and highly respected relationship with God. The Nazirite vow is probably best known because of Samson (Judges 13–16). See also 1 Samuel 1:11; Jeremiah 35; Acts 18:18; 21:23–26; compare Luke 1:15.

Theme notes and profiles

Samson

Related verses

Judges 13:5
For behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son. And no razor shall touch his head, because the boy will be a Nazirite to God from the womb, and he will begin the deliverance of Israel from the hand of the Philistines.”
Amos 2:11–12
I raised up prophets from your sons and Nazirites from your young men. Is this not true, O children of Israel?” declares the LORD.
Romans 1:1
Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, and set apart for the gospel of God—
Hebrews 7:27
Unlike the other high priests, He does not need to offer daily sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people; He sacrificed for sin once for all when He offered up Himself.
Proverbs 18:1
He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.
Leviticus 20:26
You are to be holy to Me because I, the LORD, am holy, and I have set you apart from the nations to be My own.
1 Samuel 1:28
I now dedicate the boy to the LORD. For as long as he lives, he is dedicated to the LORD.” So they worshiped the LORD there.
Leviticus 27:2
“Speak to the Israelites and say to them, ‘When someone makes a special vow to the LORD involving the value of persons,
Exodus 33:16
For how then can it be known that Your people and I have found favor in Your sight, unless You go with us? How else will we be distinguished from all the other people on the face of the earth?”
Judges 16:17
Samson told her all that was in his heart: “My hair has never been cut, because I have been a Nazirite to God from my mother’s womb. If I am shaved, my strength will leave me, and I will become as weak as any other man.”
Luke 1:15
…for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He shall never take wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his mother’s womb.
Acts 21:23–24
Therefore do what we advise you. There are four men with us who have taken a vow.

Parallels

Judges 13:1–25

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Nazirites: Person who took a special vow of dedication

Glossary

Baldness Biblical Concept of Law Delilah Deuteronomy, Book of Holiness Judges, Book of Luke, Gospel of Nazarite, Nazirite Numbers, Book of Samson Samuel (Person) Vow, Vows Woman

Topics

Fraternity: The Nazarites, Vows of Nazarite: Law Concerning Nazarites: Different Kinds of by a Particular Vow Nazarites: Persons Separated to the Service of God Vows were Made in Reference to Devoting the Person to God Wine: Forbidden to Nazarites

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