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Numbers 6:8

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
All the days of his separation he is holy unto the LORD.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

For the entire time of his commitment, he is set apart as holy to the LORD.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse explains that during the whole period of a Nazirite vow, the person is considered sacred and dedicated to God.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of the instructions for the Nazirite vow, a special voluntary commitment that Israelites could make to dedicate themselves to God for a specific period. During this time, they had to follow strict rules including not drinking wine, not cutting their hair, and avoiding contact with dead bodies. The vow could last anywhere from 30 days to a lifetime, and famous biblical Nazirites included Samson and Samuel.

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