All the days of his separation shall he eat nothing that is made of the vine tree, from the kernels even to the husk.
During the entire time of their special commitment, they must not eat anything that comes from a grapevine - not even the seeds or the skins.
This verse describes how someone making a Nazirite vow must completely avoid all grape products during their period of dedication to God.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the instructions for the Nazirite vow, a special voluntary commitment some Israelites could make to dedicate themselves to God for a specific period. The Nazirite restrictions included avoiding wine and grape products, not cutting their hair, and staying away from dead bodies. Famous biblical Nazirites included Samson, Samuel, and John the Baptist.
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