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Numbers 6:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And the priest shall bring them before the LORD, and shall offer his sin offering, and his burnt offering:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The priest will bring these offerings to the LORD and present both the sin offering and the burnt offering.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The priest is presenting specific sacrificial offerings to God on behalf of someone who has completed their Nazirite vow.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of the detailed instructions for the Nazirite vow completion ceremony in ancient Israel. When someone finished their special period of dedication to God (which could last months or years), they had to go through a specific ritual involving multiple sacrifices. The priest acted as the mediator between the person and God, handling the sacred offerings according to God's precise requirements.

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