Bible Question: does anyone have any more information about the conception of a NAZIRITE ? note: I did not say nazarene. There were 3 men born a nazirite... samson ... sammuel .. john the baptist. Moses wrote the vow of a nazirite, but it is not the same as one who is born a nazirite.one bible ref. is (judges 13:3-5) If you don't have reference material, please don't reply with your opinions until this is an answered thread. Then I welcome your opinions and comments. |
Bible Answer: Hi Joel Definition: 1.consecrated or devoted one, Nazarite a)consecrated one b)devotee, Nazarite c)untrimmed (vine) Translated Words: KJV (16) - Nazarite, 12; separate, 2; undressed, 2; NAS (16) - Nazirite, 9; Nazirites, 2; consecrated ones, 1; one distinguished, 2; untrimmed vines, 2; Ge 49:26 The blessings of thy father have prevailed above the blessings of my progenitors unto the utmost bound of the everlasting hills: they shall be on the head of Joseph, and on the crown of the head of him that was *separate* from his brethren. Le 25:5 That which groweth of its own accord of thy harvest thou shalt not reap, neither gather the grapes of thy vine undressed: for it is a year of rest unto the land. Le 25:11 A jubile shall that fiftieth year be unto you: ye shall not sow, neither reap that which groweth of itself in it, nor gather the grapes in it of thy vine undressed. De 33:16 And for the precious things of the earth and fulness thereof, and for the good will of him that dwelt in the bush: let the blessing come upon the head of Joseph, and upon the top of the head of him that was separated from his brethren. Jud 13:5 - For, lo, thou shalt conceive, and bear a son; and no razor shall come on his head: for the child shall be a Nazarite unto God from the womb: and he shall begin to deliver Israel out of the hand of the Philistines. Jud 13:7 - But he said unto me, Behold, thou shalt conceive, and bear a son; and now drink no wine nor strong drink, neither eat any unclean thing: for the child shall be a Nazarite to God from the womb to the day of his death. Lamentations 4:7 7 Her Nazarites were purer than snow, they were whiter than milk, they were more ruddy in body than rubies, their polishing was of sapphire: Am 2:11 - AndI raised up of your sons for prophets, and of your young men for Nazarites. Is it not even thus,O ye children of Israel? saith the LORD. Am 2:12 - But ye gave the Nazarites wine to drink; and commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not. Hope this is helpful -Kathy |