KJV ORIGINAL
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:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Speak to the people of Israel and tell them: When any man or woman chooses to make a special promise to become a Nazarite, setting themselves apart to serve the LORD:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is explaining that any person can make a special vow to dedicate themselves completely to Him as a Nazarite.
📚 Historical Context
The Nazarite vow was a special religious commitment in ancient Israel where individuals voluntarily separated themselves for dedicated service to God. This could be temporary or lifelong, and involved specific restrictions like avoiding wine, not cutting their hair, and avoiding contact with dead bodies. Famous Nazarites included Samson and Samuel.
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