Numbers 6
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 6 of 36
Chapter Summary
The law of the Nazarite vow is given, including restrictions on wine, cutting hair, and touching the dead. Instructions for completing the vow are provided. God gives Aaron the priestly blessing to pronounce over Israel.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
Prophet to whom Jehovah gives the Nazarite law and the priestly blessing
High priest commanded, with his sons, to bless the sons of Israel
Timeline
The Nazarite vow requires a person to separate themselves to Jehovah. They must abstain from all grape products and alcohol, let their hair grow, and avoid contact with dead bodies.
Numbers 6:1-12Upon completing the vow, the Nazarite brings burnt, sin, and peace offerings. They shave their consecrated head, putting the hair on the fire under the peace offering.
Numbers 6:13-21Jehovah instructs Moses on how Aaron and his sons should bless the sons of Israel. The blessing invokes Jehovah to bless, keep, shine His face upon, and give peace to the people.
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