King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And this [is] the law of the Nazarite, when the days of his separation are fulfilled: he shall be brought unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation:
Complete Jewish Bible:
"'This is the law for the nazir when his period of consecration is over: he is to be brought to the entrance of the tent of meeting,
Berean Standard Bible:
Now this is the law of the Nazirite when his time of separation is complete: He must be brought to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting,
American Standard Version:
And this is the law of the Nazirite, when the days of his separation are fulfilled: he shall be brought unto the door of the tent of meeting:
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And this is the law{H8451} of the Nazarite{H5139}, when{H3117} the days{H3117} of his separation{H5145} are fulfilled{H4390}: he shall be brought{H935} unto the door{H6607} of the tabernacle{H168} of the congregation{H4150}:
Cross-References (KJV):
Acts 21:26
- Then Paul took the men, and the next day purifying himself with them entered into the temple, to signify the accomplishment of the days of purification, until that an offering should be offered for every one of them.
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Commentary for Numbers 6:13
**Themes:**
Numbers 6:13 is part of the instructions given by God to Moses concerning the Nazarite vow, which is found in Numbers 6:1-21. The key themes of this passage include:
1. **Separation and Holiness:** The Nazarite vow was a voluntary vow taken by an individual to separate themselves to God in a special way for a specific period. This involved abstaining from wine, alcoholic drinks, and grapes, not cutting the hair, and avoiding contact with the dead.
2. **Devotion and Purity:** The vow was an expression of a person's devotion to God and a desire to live in a state of purity and consecration, setting oneself apart for divine service.
3. **Sacrifice and Atonement:** Upon completion of the vow, the Nazarite was required to offer specific sacrifices, including sin offerings, burnt offerings, and peace offerings, indicating a need for atonement and a desire to maintain fellowship with God.
**Historical Context:**
The book of Numbers is the fourth book of the Pentateuch, traditionally ascribed to Moses, and it details the Israelites' journey from Mount Sinai to the plains of Moab on the border of the Promised Land. The historical context of Numbers 6:13 is the period after the Israelites had received the Law at Sinai and were preparing to enter the land of Canaan. The laws given in this book were meant to guide the community in their worship and daily lives as they transitioned from a nomadic to a settled existence.
The Nazarite vow was not a lifelong commitment but could be taken for a limited period. Notable biblical figures who took the Nazarite vow include Samson, Samuel, and John the Baptist, although their vows were lifelong. The vow reflected a personal commitment to God that went beyond the standard requirements for Israelites.
In summary, Numbers 6:13 outlines the conclusion of the Nazarite vow, emphasizing the individual's dedication to God through a period of separation, the maintenance of ritual purity, and the offering of sacrifices to mark the fulfillment of their vow. This practice highlights the themes of personal piety, covenant relationship with God, and the importance of community rituals in ancient Israelite society.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H8451
There are 213 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תּוֹרָה
Transliteration: tôwrâh
Pronunciation: to-raw'
Description: or תֹּרָה; from יָרָה; a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch; law. - Strong's Number: H5139
There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָזִיר
Transliteration: nâzîyr
Pronunciation: naw-zeer'
Description: or נָזִר; from נָזַר; separate, i.e. consecrated (as prince, a Nazirite); hence (figuratively from the latter) an unpruned vine (like an unshorn Nazirite); Nazarite (by a false alliteration with Nazareth), separate(-d), vine undressed. - Strong's Number: H3117
There are 1931 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יוֹם
Transliteration: yôwm
Pronunciation: yome
Description: from an unused root meaning to be hot; a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated term), (often used adverb); age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. - Strong's Number: H5145
There are 22 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נֶזֶר
Transliteration: nezer
Pronunciation: neh'-zer
Description: or נֵזֶר; from נָזַר; properly, something set apart, i.e. (abstractly) dedication (of a priet or Nazirite); hence (concretely) unshorn locks; also (by implication) a chaplet (especially of royalty); consecration, crown, hair, separation. - Strong's Number: H4390
There are 240 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָלֵא
Transliteration: mâlêʼ
Pronunciation: maw-lay'
Description: or מָלָא; (Esther 7:5), a primitive root; to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively); accomplish, confirm, [phrase] consecrate, be at an end, be expired, be fenced, fill, fulfil, (be, become, [idiom] draw, give in, go) full(-ly, -ly set, tale), (over-) flow, fulness, furnish, gather (selves, together), presume, replenish, satisfy, set, space, take a (hand-) full, [phrase] have wholly. - Strong's Number: H935
There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בּוֹא
Transliteration: bôwʼ
Pronunciation: bo
Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. - Strong's Number: H6607
There are 154 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פֶּתַח
Transliteration: pethach
Pronunciation: peh'-thakh
Description: from פָּתַח; an opening (literally), i.e. door (gate) or entrance way; door, entering (in), entrance (-ry), gate, opening, place. - Strong's Number: H168
There are 369 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֹהֶל
Transliteration: ʼôhel
Pronunciation: o'-hel
Description: from אָהַל; a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance); covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent. - Strong's Number: H4150
There are 213 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מוֹעֵד
Transliteration: môwʻêd
Pronunciation: mo-ade'
Description: or מֹעֵד; or (feminine) מוֹעָדָה; (2 Chronicles 8:13), from יָעַד; properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally ayear; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite purpose); technically the congregation; by extension, the place of meeting; also a signal (as appointed beforehand); appointed (sign, time), (place of, solemn) assembly, congregation, (set, solemn) feast, (appointed, due) season, solemn(-ity), synogogue, (set) time (appointed).