He shall separate himself from wine and strong drink, and shall drink no vinegar of wine, or vinegar of strong drink, neither shall he drink any liquor of grapes, nor eat moist grapes, or dried.
He must stay away from wine and strong alcoholic drinks, and must not drink wine vinegar or vinegar made from strong drink. He also cannot drink any grape juice or eat fresh grapes or raisins.
This verse describes how someone making a Nazirite vow must completely avoid all grape products and alcohol as part of their commitment to God.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the instructions for the Nazirite vow, a special commitment someone could make to dedicate themselves to God for a specific period. The vow included three main restrictions: avoiding all grape products and alcohol, not cutting their hair, and staying away from dead bodies. This was a way for ordinary Israelites to show extraordinary devotion to God.
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