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NASB | Numbers 6:3 he shall abstain from wine and strong drink; he shall drink no vinegar, whether made from wine or strong drink, nor shall he drink any grape juice nor eat fresh or dried grapes. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Numbers 6:3 he shall abstain from wine and strong drink; he shall drink no vinegar, whether made from wine or strong drink, nor shall he drink any grape juice nor eat fresh or dried grapes. [Luke 1:15] |
Bible Question: Why was a nazarite forbidden from consuming grape products? |
Bible Answer: Hi, the duck... Welcome to the forum! Why questions are always the most difficult of questions. Where, when, what, who, etc. are a lot easier! The Scripture does not tell us. The Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown commentary say that the abstinence from wine was included because "the use of wine tended to inflame the passions, intoxicate the brain, and create a taste for luxurious indulgence." Sounds right, given the nature and purpose of the vow. --Scott |