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They must fulfill the vows they have made, according to the law of the Nazirite.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nlt/numbers/6.htm">New Living Translation</a> “This is the ritual law of the Nazirites, who vow to bring these offerings to the LORD. They may also bring additional offerings if they can afford it. And they must be careful to do whatever they vowed when they set themselves apart as Nazirites.” <a href="/esv/numbers/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> “This is the law of the Nazirite. But if he vows an offering to the LORD above his Nazirite vow, as he can afford, in exact accordance with the vow that he takes, then he shall do in addition to the law of the Nazirite.” <a href="/bsb/numbers/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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.” <a href="/kjv/numbers/6.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/numbers/6.htm">New King James Version</a> “This is the law of the Nazirite who vows to the LORD the offering for his separation, and besides that, whatever else his hand is able to provide; according to the vow which he takes, so he must do according to the law of his separation.” <a href="/nasb_/numbers/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “This is the law of the Nazirite who vows his offering to the LORD according to his consecration, in addition to what else he can afford; corresponding to his vow which he makes, so he shall do according to the law of his consecration.” <a href="/nasb/numbers/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220This is the law of the Nazirite who vows his offering to the LORD according to his separation, in addition to what else he can afford; according to his vow which he takes, so he shall do according to the law of his separation.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/numbers/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “This is the law of the Nazirite who vows his offering to the LORD according to his separation, in addition to what else he can afford; according to his vow which he takes, so he shall do according to the law of his separation.” <a href="/lsb/numbers/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “This is the law of the Nazirite who vows his offering to Yahweh according to his Nazirite vow, in addition to what else he can afford; according to his vow which he takes, so he shall do according to the law of his Nazirite vow.” <a href="/amp/numbers/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “This is the law for the Nazirite who vows his offering to the LORD for his separation, besides what else he is able to afford, according to the vow which he has vowed; so shall he do according to the law for his separation and abstinence [as a Nazirite].” <a href="/csb/numbers/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “These are the instructions about the Nazirite who vows his offering to the LORD for his consecration, in addition to whatever else he can afford; he must fulfill whatever vow he makes in keeping with the instructions for his consecration.” <a href="/hcsb/numbers/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> This is the ritual of the Nazirite who vows his offering to the LORD for his consecration, in addition to whatever else he can afford; he must fulfill whatever vow he makes in keeping with the ritual for his consecration.&#8221 <a href="/asv/numbers/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/numbers/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> These are the requirements for Nazirites. However, if you can afford to offer more, you must do so. <a href="/erv/numbers/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> This is the law of the Nazirite who voweth, and of his oblation unto the LORD for his separation, beside that which he is able to get: according to his vow which he voweth, so he must do after the law of his separation. <a href="/gwt/numbers/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "These are the instructions for those who have vowed to bring their offerings to the LORD because they were Nazirites. They must bring these offerings in addition to anything else they can afford. They must fulfill the requirements of these instructions for Nazirites and finish whatever they vowed to do." <a href="/gnt/numbers/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> These are the regulations for you nazirites; but if you promise an offering beyond what your vow requires you to give, you must fulfill exactly the promise you made. <a href="/isv/numbers/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> This is to be the law of the Nazirite when he commits his offering to the LORD on account of his consecration, over and beyond what he owns alone plus whatever he can provide, based on the vow from his own mouth that he vows to fulfill on account of the law of his consecration." <a href="/msb/numbers/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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.? <a href="/net/numbers/6.htm">NET Bible</a> "This is the law of the Nazirite who vows to the LORD his offering according to his separation, as well as whatever else he can provide. Thus he must fulfill his vow that he makes, according to the law of his separation." <a href="/nheb/numbers/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "This is the law of the Nazirite who vows, and of his offering to the LORD for his separation, besides that which he is able to get. According to his vow which he vows, so he must do after the law of his separation." <a href="/wbt/numbers/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> This is the law of the Nazarite who hath vowed, and of his offering to the LORD for his separation, besides that which his hand shall get: according to the vow which he vowed, so he must do after the law of his separation. <a href="/web/numbers/6.htm">World English Bible</a> “‘This is the law of the Nazirite who vows and of his offering to Yahweh for his separation, in addition to that which he is able to afford. According to his vow which he vows, so he must do after the law of his separation.’” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/numbers/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> This [is] the law of the Nazarite who vows his offering to YHWH for his separation, apart from that which his hand attains; according to his vow which he vows so he does by the law of his separation.” <a href="/ylt/numbers/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> This is the law of the Nazarite, who voweth his offering to Jehovah for his separation, apart from that which his hand attaineth; according to his vow which he voweth so he doth by the law of his separation.' <a href="/slt/numbers/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> This the law of him consecrated who shall vow his offering to Jehovah for his consecration, besides what his hand shall attain: according to his vow which he vowed, so shall he do according to the law of his consecration.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/numbers/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> This is the law of the Nazarite, when he hath vowed his oblation to the Lord in the time of his consecration, besides those things which his hand shall find, according to that which he had vowed in his mind, so shall he do for the fulfilling of his sanctification. <a href="/cpdv/numbers/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> This is the law of the Nazarite, when he has vowed his oblation to the Lord in the time of his consecration, aside from those things which his hand shall find. According to what he had vowed in his mind, so shall he do, to the perfection of his sanctification.” <a href="/nabre/numbers/6.htm">New American Bible</a> This, then, is the law for the nazirites, that is, what they vow as their offering to the LORD in accord with their dedication, apart from anything else which their means may allow. In keeping with the vow they take so shall they do, according to the law of their dedication. <a href="/nrsvce/numbers/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> This is the law for the nazirites who take a vow. Their offering to the LORD must be in accordance with the nazirite vow, apart from what else they can afford. In accordance with whatever vow they take, so they shall do, following the law for their consecration.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/numbers/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> This is the law of the Nazarite who has made a vow, and of his offering to the LORD for his separation, excepting what he can afford in addition; according to the vow which he has vowed, so shall he do after the law of his separation. <a href="/hpbt/numbers/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> This is the law of the Nazarite who vows to LORD JEHOVAH an offering for his separation apart from whatever he is capable of, according to what is enough; the vow that he vows, in this way he shall do, by the law of his Nazaritehood.’”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/numbers/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> This is the law of the Nazirite who voweth, and of his offering unto the LORD for his Naziriteship, beside that for which his means suffice; according to his vow which he voweth, so he must do after the law of his Naziriteship. <a href="/sep/numbers/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> This is the law of the votary who shall have vowed to the Lord his gift to the Lord, concerning his vow, besides what he may be able to afford according to the value of his vow, which he may have vowed according to the law of separation. <a href="/parallel/numbers/6-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=1971" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/numbers/6.htm">The Nazirite Vow</a> …20The priest shall then wave them as a wave offering before the LORD. This is a holy portion for the priest, in addition to the breast of the wave offering and the thigh that was presented. After that, the Nazirite may drink wine. 21<a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: zōṯ (Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">This</a> <a href="/hebrew/8451.htm" title="8451: tō·w·raṯ (N-fsc) -- Direction, instruction, law. Or torah; from yarah; a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch.">is the law</a> <a href="/hebrew/5139.htm" title="5139: han·nā·zîr (Art:: N-ms) -- One consecrated, devoted. Or nazir; from nazar; separate, i.e. Consecrated; hence an unpruned vine.">of the Nazirite</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/5087.htm" title="5087: yid·dōr (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To vow. A primitive root; to promise.">vows</a> <a href="/hebrew/7133.htm" title="7133: qā·rə·bā·nōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Or qurban; from qarab; something brought near the altar, i.e. A sacrificial present.">his offering</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/5145.htm" title="5145: niz·rōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Or nezer; from nazar; properly, something set apart, i.e. dedication; hence unshorn locks; also a chaplet.">his separation,</a> <a href="/hebrew/905.htm" title="905: mil·lə·ḇaḏ (Prep-m, Prep-l:: N-msc) -- Separation, a part. ">in addition to</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">whatever else</a> <a href="/hebrew/5381.htm" title="5381: taś·śîḡ (V-Hifil-Imperf-3fs) -- To reach, overtake. A primitive root; to reach.">he can afford;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)"></a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: kə·p̄î (Prep-k:: N-msc) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ya·‘ă·śeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">he must fulfill</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">whatever</a> <a href="/hebrew/5088.htm" title="5088: niḏ·rōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A vow. Or neder; from nadar; a promise; also a thing promised.">vow</a> <a href="/hebrew/5087.htm" title="5087: yid·dōr (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To vow. A primitive root; to promise.">he makes,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: kên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">according to</a> <a href="/hebrew/8451.htm" title="8451: tō·w·raṯ (N-fsc) -- Direction, instruction, law. Or torah; from yarah; a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch.">the law</a> <a href="/hebrew/5145.htm" title="5145: niz·rōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Or nezer; from nazar; properly, something set apart, i.e. dedication; hence unshorn locks; also a chaplet.">of his separation.”</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/judges/13-5.htm">Judges 13:5</a> For behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son. And no razor shall touch his head, because the boy will be a Nazirite to God from the womb, and he will begin the deliverance of Israel from the hand of the Philistines.” <a href="/1_samuel/1-11.htm">1 Samuel 1:11</a> And she made a vow, saying, “O LORD of Hosts, if only You will look upon the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, not forgetting Your maidservant but giving her a son, then I will dedicate him to the LORD all the days of his life, and no razor shall ever touch his head.” <a href="/acts/18-18.htm">Acts 18:18</a> Paul remained in Corinth for quite some time before saying goodbye to the brothers. He had his head shaved in Cenchrea to keep a vow he had made, and then he sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. <a href="/luke/1-15.htm">Luke 1:15</a> for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He shall never take wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his mother’s womb. <a href="/amos/2-11.htm">Amos 2:11-12</a> I raised up prophets from your sons and Nazirites from your young men. Is this not true, O children of Israel?” declares the LORD. / “But you made the Nazirites drink wine and commanded the prophets not to prophesy. <a href="/acts/21-23.htm">Acts 21:23-24</a> Therefore do what we advise you. There are four men with us who have taken a vow. / Take these men, purify yourself along with them, and pay their expenses so they can have their heads shaved. Then everyone will know that there is no truth to these rumors about you, but that you also live in obedience to the law. <a href="/1_corinthians/9-13.htm">1 Corinthians 9:13</a> Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? <a href="/leviticus/27-2.htm">Leviticus 27:2-8</a> “Speak to the Israelites and say to them, ‘When someone makes a special vow to the LORD involving the value of persons, / if the valuation concerns a male from twenty to sixty years of age, then your valuation shall be fifty shekels of silver, according to the sanctuary shekel. / Or if it is a female, then your valuation shall be thirty shekels. ... <a href="/acts/21-26.htm">Acts 21:26</a> So the next day Paul took the men and purified himself along with them. Then he entered the temple to give notice of the date when their purification would be complete and the offering would be made for each of them. <a href="/matthew/2-23.htm">Matthew 2:23</a> and he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophets: “He will be called a Nazarene.” <a href="/1_corinthians/6-20.htm">1 Corinthians 6:20</a> you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body. <a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Romans 12:1</a> Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. <a href="/2_corinthians/6-17.htm">2 Corinthians 6:17</a> “Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.” <a href="/leviticus/7-16.htm">Leviticus 7:16</a> If, however, the sacrifice he offers is a vow or a freewill offering, it shall be eaten on the day he presents his sacrifice, but the remainder may be eaten on the next day. <a href="/deuteronomy/23-21.htm">Deuteronomy 23:21-23</a> If you make a vow to the LORD your God, do not be slow to keep it, because He will surely require it of you, and you will be guilty of sin. / But if you refrain from making a vow, you will not be guilty of sin. / Be careful to follow through on what comes from your lips, because you have freely vowed to the LORD your God with your own mouth.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>This is the law of the Nazarite who has vowed, and of his offering to 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.the law<a href="/numbers/5-29.htm">Numbers 5:29</a> This is the law of jealousies, when a wife goeth aside to another instead of her husband, and is defiled;beside that<a href="/ezra/2-69.htm">Ezra 2:69</a> 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.<a href="/galatians/6-6.htm">Galatians 6:6</a> Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.<a href="/hebrews/13-16.htm">Hebrews 13:16</a> But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/5-28.htm">Able</a> <a href="/exodus/34-27.htm">Accordance</a> <a href="/numbers/6-11.htm">Account</a> <a href="/numbers/5-8.htm">Addition</a> <a href="/leviticus/27-8.htm">Afford</a> <a href="/numbers/5-8.htm">Apart</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-7.htm">Attaineth</a> <a href="/numbers/5-20.htm">Besides</a> <a href="/numbers/6-19.htm">Consecration</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-21.htm">Fulfill</a> <a href="/numbers/5-26.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/leviticus/27-8.htm">Means</a> <a href="/numbers/6-20.htm">Nazarite</a> <a href="/numbers/6-20.htm">Nazirite</a> <a href="/numbers/6-12.htm">Naziriteship</a> <a href="/numbers/6-18.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/numbers/6-20.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/6-13.htm">Separate</a> <a href="/numbers/6-19.htm">Separation</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-32.htm">Suffice</a> <a href="/numbers/6-5.htm">Vow</a> <a href="/leviticus/27-11.htm">Vowed</a> <a href="/genesis/28-20.htm">Voweth</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-38.htm">Vows</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/9-6.htm">Able</a> <a href="/numbers/9-3.htm">Accordance</a> <a href="/numbers/9-6.htm">Account</a> <a href="/numbers/16-49.htm">Addition</a> <a href="/psalms/33-17.htm">Afford</a> <a href="/numbers/8-14.htm">Apart</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/9-10.htm">Attaineth</a> <a href="/numbers/11-6.htm">Besides</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-17.htm">Consecration</a> <a href="/numbers/15-3.htm">Fulfill</a> <a href="/numbers/7-8.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/numbers/13-30.htm">Means</a> <a href="/judges/13-5.htm">Nazarite</a> <a href="/judges/13-5.htm">Nazirite</a> <a href="/numbers/6-4.htm">Naziriteship</a> <a href="/numbers/14-16.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/numbers/7-2.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/8-14.htm">Separate</a> <a href="/numbers/19-9.htm">Separation</a> <a href="/numbers/11-22.htm">Suffice</a> <a href="/numbers/15-3.htm">Vow</a> <a href="/numbers/21-2.htm">Vowed</a> <a href="/numbers/21-2.htm">Voweth</a> <a href="/numbers/29-39.htm">Vows</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 6</div>1. <a href="/numbers/6-1.htm">The law of the Nazarite in the days of his separation</a> 13. <a href="/numbers/6-13.htm">And after their completion</a> 22. <a href="/numbers/6-22.htm">The form of blessing the people</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This vow is detailed in <a href="/numbers/6.htm">Numbers 6</a> and involves abstaining from wine, not cutting one's hair, and avoiding contact with the dead. The term "Nazirite" comes from the Hebrew word "nazir," meaning "consecrated" or "separated." This vow signifies a deeper level of holiness and dedication, similar to the priestly duties, but it is accessible to any Israelite, male or female.who vows his offering to the LORD for his separation The offering is a crucial part of the Nazirite vow, symbolizing the individual's commitment and separation unto the Lord. This separation is not just physical but spiritual, setting the individual apart for God's purposes. The offerings include a male lamb, a ewe lamb, a ram, unleavened bread, and drink offerings, reflecting the comprehensive nature of the vow. This act of separation is a precursor to the New Testament concept of being set apart for Christ.in addition to whatever else he can afford This phrase indicates that while there are prescribed offerings, the Nazirite can give additional offerings based on personal ability. This flexibility shows God's understanding of individual circumstances and emphasizes the heart's intent over the material value of the offering. It reflects the biblical principle that God values the willingness and sacrifice of the heart more than the quantity of the gift, as seen in the widow's offering in <a href="/mark/12-41.htm">Mark 12:41-44</a>.he must fulfill whatever vow he makes The fulfillment of vows is a serious matter in biblical teaching, underscoring the importance of integrity and faithfulness to one's word. <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-4.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:4-5</a> warns against making vows lightly, emphasizing that it is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it. This principle is echoed in Jesus' teaching in <a href="/matthew/5-33.htm">Matthew 5:33-37</a>, where He advises letting one's "yes" be "yes" and "no" be "no."according to the law of his separation The law of separation for the Nazirite is a divine ordinance that must be adhered to strictly. This law includes specific guidelines and rituals that must be followed to maintain the vow's sanctity. The concept of separation is a recurring theme in Scripture, symbolizing holiness and dedication to God. It foreshadows the call for believers to be separate from the world, as seen in <a href="/2_corinthians/6-17.htm">2 Corinthians 6:17</a>, and points to the ultimate separation and consecration found in Jesus Christ, who perfectly fulfilled the law and became the ultimate sacrifice for sin.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/n/nazirite.htm">Nazirite</a> An individual who takes a special vow of separation to the LORD, characterized by abstaining from wine, not cutting their hair, and avoiding contact with the dead. 2. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The leader of the Israelites who received the laws from God, including the Nazirite vow, and communicated them to the people. 3. <a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a> The people of God to whom the laws, including the Nazirite vow, were given as part of their covenant relationship with God. 4. <a href="/topical/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a> The place where the offerings and sacrifices were made, including those related to the Nazirite vow. 5. <a href="/topical/l/lord.htm">LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant God of Israel to whom the Nazirite vow is dedicated.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_god.htm">Commitment to God</a> The Nazirite vow is a profound expression of dedication and separation to God. Believers today can reflect on their own commitments and how they set themselves apart for God's purposes. <a href="/topical/h/holiness_and_separation.htm">Holiness and Separation</a> The vow underscores the call to holiness and separation from worldly influences. Christians are encouraged to live distinct lives that reflect their identity in Christ. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_vows.htm">Faithfulness in Vows</a> The emphasis on fulfilling vows teaches the importance of integrity and faithfulness in our promises to God and others. <a href="/topical/s/sacrificial_living.htm">Sacrificial Living</a> The Nazirite vow involved personal sacrifice, reminding believers of the call to live sacrificially for the sake of the Gospel. <a href="/topical/g/generosity_in_worship.htm">Generosity in Worship</a> The phrase "in addition to whatever else he can afford" suggests that offerings to God should be generous and from the heart, not merely obligatory.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 6</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_shaving.htm">What are the Bible's teachings on shaving?</a> <a href="/q/why_ban_all_grape_products_in_numbers_6_2-3.htm">Numbers 6:2-3 -- Why forbid all grape products without providing a clear historical or scientific rationale?</a> <a href="/q/why_repeat_vows_for_accidental_defilement.htm">Numbers 6:9-12 -- Why would accidental defilement require repeating the entire vow and new sacrifices, suggesting a severe ritual focus that seems excessive?</a> <a href="/q/how_was_long_hair_practical_then.htm">Numbers 6:5 -- How is letting hair grow indefinitely practical in a nomadic or ancient society without modern hygiene methods?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/numbers/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(21) Beside that that his hand shall get.--i.e., besides any voluntary offerings which it may be in his power to make.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 21. - This is the law of the Nazarite who hath vowed, and of his offering. "And of" are not in the text. We should probably read, "This is the law of the Nazirite who hath vowed his offering unto the Lord in accordance with his consecration," i.e., these are the offerings which, as a Nazirite, he is bound to make. Beside that his hand shall get. Literally, "grasp." If he can afford or can procure anything more as a free-will offering, he may well do so. In later days it became customary for richer people to defray for their poorer brethren the cost of their sacrifices (Josephus, Ant., 19:6, 1; and cf. <a href="/acts/21-24.htm">Acts 21:24</a>). CHAPTER 6:22-27 THE PRIESTLY BENEDICTION (verses 22-27). <a href="/commentaries/numbers/6-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>This זֹ֣את (zōṯ) Pronoun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, [is] the law תּוֹרַ֣ת (tō·w·raṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8451.htm">Strong's 8451: </a> Direction, instruction, law of the Nazirite הַנָּזִיר֮ (han·nā·zîr) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5139.htm">Strong's 5139: </a> Nazirite -- one consecrated, devoted who אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that vows יִדֹּר֒ (yid·dōr) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5087.htm">Strong's 5087: </a> To promise his offering קָרְבָּנ֤וֹ (qā·rə·bā·nōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7133.htm">Strong's 7133: </a> Something brought near the altar, a sacrificial present to the LORD לַֽיהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel for עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against his separation, נִזְר֔וֹ (niz·rōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5145.htm">Strong's 5145: </a> Something set apart, dedication, unshorn locks, a chaplet in addition to מִלְּבַ֖ד (mil·lə·ḇaḏ) Preposition-m, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_905.htm">Strong's 905: </a> Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of whatever else אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that he can afford; תַּשִּׂ֣יג (taś·śîḡ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5381.htm">Strong's 5381: </a> To reach, overtake he must fulfill יַעֲשֶׂ֔ה (ya·‘ă·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make whatever אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that vow נִדְרוֹ֙ (niḏ·rōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5088.htm">Strong's 5088: </a> A promise, a thing promised he makes, יִדֹּ֔ר (yid·dōr) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5087.htm">Strong's 5087: </a> To promise according to עַ֖ל (‘al) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the ritual תּוֹרַ֥ת (tō·w·raṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8451.htm">Strong's 8451: </a> Direction, instruction, law of his separation.” נִזְרֽוֹ׃ (niz·rōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5145.htm">Strong's 5145: </a> Something set apart, dedication, unshorn locks, a chaplet <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/6-21.htm">Numbers 6:21 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/numbers/6-21.htm">Numbers 6:21 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/numbers/6-21.htm">Numbers 6:21 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/numbers/6-21.htm">Numbers 6:21 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/numbers/6-21.htm">Numbers 6:21 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/6-21.htm">Numbers 6:21 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/6-21.htm">Numbers 6:21 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/6-21.htm">Numbers 6:21 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/6-21.htm">Numbers 6:21 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/numbers/6-21.htm">Numbers 6:21 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/numbers/6-21.htm">OT Law: Numbers 6:21 This is the law of the Nazirite (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/6-20.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 6:20"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 6:20" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/6-22.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 6:22"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 6:22" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>