King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
All the days of his separation shall he eat nothing that is made of the vine tree, from the kernels even to the husk.
Complete Jewish Bible:
As long as he remains a nazir he is to eat nothing derived from the grapevine, not even the grape-skins or the seeds.
Berean Standard Bible:
All the days of his separation, he is not to eat anything that comes from the grapevine, not even the seeds or skins.
American Standard Version:
All the days of his separation shall he eat nothing that is made of the grape-vine, from the kernels even to the husk.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
All the days{H3117} of his separation{H5145} shall he eat{H398} nothing that is made{H6213} of the vine{H3196} tree{H1612}, from the kernels{H2785} even to the husk{H2085}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Numbers 6:5
- All the days of the vow of his separation there shall no razor come upon his head: until the days be fulfilled, in the which he separateth [himself] unto the LORD, he shall be holy, [and] shall let the locks of the hair of his head grow.
Numbers 6:18
- And the Nazarite shall shave the head of his separation [at] the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and shall take the hair of the head of his separation, and put [it] in the fire which [is] under the sacrifice of the peace offerings.
Numbers 6:19
- And the priest shall take the sodden shoulder of the ram, and one unleavened cake out of the basket, and one unleavened wafer, and shall put [them] upon the hands of the Nazarite, after [the hair of] his separation is shaven:
Numbers 6:21
- 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.
Numbers 6:8
- All the days of his separation he [is] holy unto the LORD.
Numbers 6:9
- And if any man die very suddenly by him, and he hath defiled the head of his consecration; then he shall shave his head in the day of his cleansing, on the seventh day shall he shave it.
Numbers 6:12
- And he shall consecrate unto the LORD the days of his separation, and shall bring a lamb of the first year for a trespass offering: but the days that were before shall be lost, because his separation was defiled.
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Commentary for Numbers 6:4
**Themes:**
Numbers 6:4 is part of the regulations concerning the Nazirite vow in the book of Numbers. The key themes of this verse include:
1. **Separation and Holiness:** The verse emphasizes the idea of separation from the ordinary as a means to holiness. The Nazirite was to abstain from products of the vine, symbolizing a complete dedication to God.
2. **Self-Control and Discipline:** The restriction on consuming anything from the vine tree, including seeds and skins, reflects the discipline required in keeping the vow, which was an expression of devotion to God.
3. **Sacrifice and Commitment:** By adhering to these strict dietary rules, the Nazirite demonstrated a willingness to sacrifice personal pleasures as an act of commitment to a higher spiritual purpose.
**Historical Context:**
The book of Numbers is the fourth book of the Pentateuch, traditionally ascribed to Moses, and it describes the Israelites' journey from Mount Sinai to the plains of Moab on the edge of the Promised Land. The regulations for the Nazirite vow (Numbers 6:1-21) are part of the broader legal and ritual instructions given to the Israelites during their wilderness wanderings.
The Nazirite vow was a voluntary, temporary vow that both men and women could take to dedicate themselves to the Lord for a specific period. The vow included three primary prohibitions: abstaining from alcohol and anything derived from grapes, not cutting the hair, and avoiding contact with the dead. The vow could be made for various reasons, including gratitude, petition for help, or as a personal commitment to God.
The historical context suggests that these laws were given to a people in transition, forming their identity as a holy nation set apart for God. The Nazirite vow provided a structured way for individuals within this community to express extraordinary piety and devotion beyond the standard requirements of the law.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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: H398
There are 825 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָכַל
Transliteration: ʼâkal
Pronunciation: aw-kal'
Description: a primitive root; to eat (literally or figuratively); [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. - 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. - Strong's Number: H3196
There are 134 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יַיִן
Transliteration: yayin
Pronunciation: yah'-yin
Description: from an unused root meaning to effervesce; wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication; banqueting, wine, wine(-bibber). - Strong's Number: H1612
There are 53 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גֶּפֶן
Transliteration: gephen
Pronunciation: gheh'-fen
Description: from an unused root meaning to bend; a vine (as twining), especially the grape; vine, tree. - Strong's Number: H2785
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חַרְצַן
Transliteration: chartsan
Pronunciation: kchar-tsan'
Description: from חָרַץ; a sour grape (as sharp in taste); kernel. - Strong's Number: H2085
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זָג
Transliteration: zâg
Pronunciation: zawg
Description: from an unused root probably meaning to inclose; the skin of a grape; husk.