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
In the book of Numbers, which records events during the Israelites' wilderness journey after the Exodus from Egypt, God provides instructions through Moses for the Nazirite vow, a voluntary commitment of special dedication to God. This vow required individuals to abstain from all products of the grapevine, including wine, vinegar, and grapes, to symbolize separation from worldly influences and maintain ritual purity. It reflected the cultural and religious practices of ancient Israel, where such vows emphasized holiness and total devotion to the Lord.
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