King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
This [is] the law of the Nazarite who hath vowed, [and of] his offering unto the LORD for his separation, beside [that] that his hand shall get: according to the vow which he vowed, so he must do after the law of his separation.
Complete Jewish Bible:
"'This is the law for the nazir who makes a vow and for his offering to ADONAI for his being a nazir - in addition to anything more for which he has sufficient means. In keeping with whatever vow he makes, he must do it according to the law for the nazir.'"
Berean Standard Bible:
This is the law of the Nazirite who vows his offering to the LORD for his separation, in addition to whatever else he can afford; he must fulfill whatever vow he makes, according to the law of his separation.”
American Standard Version:
This is the law of the Nazirite who voweth, and of his oblation unto Jehovah for his separation, besides that which he is able to get: according to his vow which he voweth, so he must do after the law of his separation.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
This is the law{H8451} of the Nazarite{H5139} who hath vowed{H5087}, and of his offering{H7133} unto the LORD{H3068} for his separation{H5145}, beside that that his hand{H3027} shall get{H5381}: according{H6310} to the vow{H5088} which he vowed{H5087}, so he must do{H6213} after the law{H8451} of his separation{H5145}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Ezra 2:69
- They gave after their ability unto the treasure of the work threescore and one thousand drams of gold, and five thousand pound of silver, and one hundred priests' garments.
Numbers 5:29
- This [is] the law of jealousies, when a wife goeth aside [to another] instead of her husband, and is defiled;
Galatians 6:6
- Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.
Hebrews 13:16
- But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
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Commentary for Numbers 6:21
1. Themes:
- Commitment and Vows: Numbers 6:21 is part of the instructions given to the Israelites regarding the Nazarite vow, a voluntary and solemn commitment to God. This vow involved abstaining from wine and other products of the vine, not cutting the hair, and avoiding contact with the dead.
- Holiness and Separation: The Nazarite vow was a way for an individual to consecrate themselves to God, setting them apart from the ordinary and signifying a special dedication to the divine.
- Offerings and Sacrifice: The verse also touches on the required offerings that a Nazarite had to present to the Lord upon completion of the vow, emphasizing the importance of accompanying spiritual commitment with tangible acts of worship and sacrifice.
2. Historical Context:
- The Nazarite law is outlined in Numbers 6:1-21, providing detailed instructions for those who choose to take this vow.
- This practice was available to both men and women, regardless of their social or economic status, offering a way for individuals to express devotion to God beyond the regular sacrificial system.
- The period of the Nazarite vow was not fixed and could vary according to the individual's vow. Notable biblical figures who took the Nazarite vow include Samson (Judges 13:5), Samuel (1 Samuel 1:11), and John the Baptist (Luke 1:15), although the latter is inferred rather than explicitly stated.
- The historical context of the Nazarite vow reflects a broader ancient Near Eastern practice of making special vows to deities, but with unique Israelite stipulations that underscored the holiness and covenant relationship with Yahweh.
In summary, Numbers 6:21 encapsulates the regulations for the Nazarite vow, highlighting themes of personal dedication, holiness, and the fulfillment of vows through prescribed offerings, within the historical context of Israelite religious practice.
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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: H5087
There are 28 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָדַר
Transliteration: nâdar
Pronunciation: naw-dar'
Description: a primitive root; to promise (pos., to do or give something to God); (make a) vow. - Strong's Number: H7133
There are 78 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קׇרְבָּן
Transliteration: qorbân
Pronunciation: kor-bawn'
Description: or קֻרְבָּן; from קָרַב; something brought near the altar, i.e. a sacrificial present; oblation, that is offered, offering. - Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - 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: H3027
There are 1447 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָד
Transliteration: yâd
Pronunciation: yawd
Description: a primitive word; in distinction from כַּף, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of applications, both literally and figuratively, both proximate and remote (as follows); a hand (the open one (indicating power, means, direction, etc.),; ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. - Strong's Number: H5381
There are 47 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָשַׂג
Transliteration: nâsag
Pronunciation: naw-sag'
Description: a primitive root; to reach (literally or figuratively); ability, be able, attain (unto), (be able to, can) get, lay at, put, reach, remove, wax rich, [idiom] surely, (over-) take (hold of, on, upon). - Strong's Number: H6310
There are 460 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פֶּה
Transliteration: peh
Pronunciation: peh
Description: from פָּאָה; the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) according to; accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word. - Strong's Number: H5088
There are 57 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נֶדֶר
Transliteration: neder
Pronunciation: neh'-der
Description: or נֵדֶר; from נָדַר; a promise (to God); also (concretely) a thing promised; vow(-ed). - Strong's Number: H6213
There are 2286 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָשָׂה
Transliteration: ʻâsâh
Pronunciation: aw-saw'
Description: a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application; accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use.