Numbers 6:4
New International Version
As long as they remain under their Nazirite vow, they must not eat anything that comes from the grapevine, not even the seeds or skins.

New Living Translation
As long as they are bound by their Nazirite vow, they are not allowed to eat or drink anything that comes from a grapevine—not even the grape seeds or skins.

English Standard Version
All the days of his separation he shall eat nothing that is produced by the grapevine, not even the seeds or the skins.

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.

King James Bible
All the days of his separation shall he eat nothing that is made of the vine tree, from the kernels even to the husk.

New King James Version
All the days of his separation he shall eat nothing that is produced by the grapevine, from seed to skin.

New American Standard Bible
All the days of his consecration he shall not eat anything that is produced from the grape vine, from the seeds even to the skin.

NASB 1995
All the days of his separation he shall not eat anything that is produced by the grape vine, from the seeds even to the skin.

NASB 1977
‘All the days of his separation he shall not eat anything that is produced by the grape vine, from the seeds even to the skin.

Legacy Standard Bible
All the days of his Nazirite vow he shall not eat anything that is produced by the grape vine, from the seeds even to the skin.

Amplified Bible
All the time of his separation he shall not eat anything produced from the grapevine, from the seeds even to the skins.

Christian Standard Bible
He is not to eat anything produced by the grapevine, from seeds to skin, during the period of his consecration.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He is not to eat anything produced by the grapevine, from seeds to skin, during his vow.”

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.

Contemporary English Version
not even the seeds or skins.

English Revised 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.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
As long as they are Nazirites, they must never eat anything that comes from a grapevine, not even grape seeds or skins.

Good News Translation
As long as you are a nazirite, you shall not eat anything that comes from a grapevine, not even the seeds or skins of grapes.

International Standard Version
During the entire time of his dedication, he is not to eat any product from the grapevine, from the seed to the skin.

Majority 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.

NET Bible
All the days of his separation he must not eat anything that is produced by the grapevine, from seed to skin.

New Heart English Bible
All the days of his separation he shall eat nothing that is made of the grapevine, from the seeds even to the skins.

Webster's Bible Translation
All the days of his separation shall he eat nothing that is made of the vine-tree, from the kernels even to the husk.

World English Bible
All the days of his separation he shall eat nothing that is made of the grapevine, from the seeds even to the skins.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
all [the] days of his separation he does not eat of anything which is made of the wine-vine, from kernels even to husk.

Young's Literal Translation
all days of his separation, of anything which is made of the wine-vine, from kernels even unto husk, he doth not eat.

Smith's Literal Translation
All the days of his consecration, from all which shall be made from the vine, of the wine, from the grape kernels, even to the skin, he shall not eat.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
All the days that they are consecrated to the Lord by vow: they shall eat nothing that cometh of the vineyard, from the raisin even to the kernel.

Catholic Public Domain Version
During all the days that they are consecrated to the Lord by vow, they shall not eat whatever may be from the vineyard, from raisins, even to grape seeds.

New American Bible
As long as they are nazirites they shall not eat anything of the produce of the grapevine; not even the seeds or the skins.

New Revised Standard Version
All their days as nazirites they shall eat nothing that is produced by the grapevine, not even the seeds or the skins.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
All the days of his separation he shall eat nothing that is made of the grapevine, from the skins even to the stones of raisins.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
All of the days of his Nazaritehood, everything that is made from the vine of grape juice, from the skins and unto the grape stones, he shall not eat.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
All the days of his Naziriteship shall he eat nothing that is made of the grape-vine, from the pressed grapes even to the grapestone.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
all the days of his vow: he shall eat no one of all the things that come from the vine, wine from the grape-stones to the husk,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Nazirite Vow
3he is to abstain from wine and strong drink. He must not drink vinegar made from wine or strong drink, and he must not drink any grape juice or eat fresh grapes or raisins. 4All the days of his separation, he is not to eat anything that comes from the grapevine, not even the seeds or skins. 5For the entire period of his vow of separation, no razor shall pass over his head. He must be holy until the time of his separation to the LORD is complete; he must let the hair of his head grow long.…

Cross References
Judges 13:4-5
Now please be careful not to drink wine or strong drink, and not to eat anything unclean. / 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.”

Amos 2:11-12
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.

Luke 1:15
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.

1 Samuel 1:11
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.”

Acts 18:18
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.

Leviticus 10:9
“You and your sons are not to drink wine or strong drink when you enter the Tent of Meeting, or else you will die; this is a permanent statute for the generations to come.

Jeremiah 35:6-7
“We do not drink wine,” they replied, “for our forefather Jonadab son of Rechab commanded us, ‘Neither you nor your descendants are ever to drink wine. / Nor are you ever to build a house or sow seed or plant a vineyard. Those things are not for you. Instead, you must live in tents all your lives, so that you may live a long time in the land where you wander.’

1 Corinthians 9:25
Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable.

Genesis 9:20-21
Now Noah, a man of the soil, proceeded to plant a vineyard. / But when he drank some of its wine, he became drunk and uncovered himself inside his tent.

Matthew 11:18-19
For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon!’ / The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at this glutton and drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ But wisdom is vindicated by her actions.”

Romans 14:21
It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything to cause your brother to stumble.

1 Timothy 5:23
Stop drinking only water and use a little wine instead, because of your stomach and your frequent ailments.

Deuteronomy 29:6
You ate no bread and drank no wine or strong drink, so that you might know that I am the LORD your God.

1 Peter 2:11
Beloved, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from the desires of the flesh, which war against your soul.

Daniel 1:8
But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the king’s food or wine. So he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself.


Treasury of Scripture

All the days of his separation shall he eat nothing that is made of the vine tree, from the kernels even to the husk.

separation or Nazariteship.

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Numbers 6
1. The law of the Nazarite in the days of his separation
13. And after their completion
22. The form of blessing the people














As long as he is a Nazirite
The term "Nazirite" comes from the Hebrew word "nazir," meaning "consecrated" or "separated." This vow was a special commitment to God, signifying a period of dedication and holiness. Historically, Nazirites were set apart for specific purposes, often to fulfill a divine mission or to symbolize a deeper spiritual truth. The vow was voluntary and could be taken by any Israelite, male or female, who desired to dedicate themselves wholly to God for a period. This separation was a physical manifestation of an inward spiritual commitment, reflecting a life set apart for God's purposes.

he must not eat anything that comes from the grapevine
The grapevine was a symbol of abundance and blessing in ancient Israel, often associated with joy and celebration. By abstaining from anything that comes from the grapevine, the Nazirite was foregoing earthly pleasures and comforts to focus on spiritual matters. This abstention was a reminder of the Nazirite's unique calling and dedication to God. The grapevine's products, such as wine, were common in daily life and religious rituals, making this prohibition a significant act of self-denial and devotion.

not even the seeds or skins
This phrase emphasizes the thoroughness of the Nazirite's abstention. By including even the seeds and skins, the vow required complete avoidance of all parts of the grape, symbolizing total separation from worldly indulgences. This level of detail underscores the seriousness of the Nazirite vow and the comprehensive nature of their commitment. It reflects a heart wholly devoted to God, willing to forsake even the smallest pleasures to maintain purity and focus on their spiritual journey. This meticulous observance served as a constant reminder of their special relationship with God and their role as a living testimony to His holiness.

(4) From the kernels even to the husk.--The word which is rendered kenels is supposed by some to denote sour grapes, and by others the kernels of berries. The word zag denotes the shell or husk.

Verse 4. - From the kernels oven to the husk, or skin. Of grape-skins it is said that cakes were made which were considered a delicacy (Hosea 3:1, mistranslated "flagons of wine"), but this is doubtful. The Septuagint has οῖνον ἀμὸ στεμφόλων ἕως γιγάρτου, "wine of grape-skins (the liquor of grapes mentioned before) even to the kernel." The expression is best understood as including anything and everything, however unlikely to be used, connected with the grape. It is clear that the abstinence of the Nazirite extended beyond what might possibly intoxicate to what was simply pleasant to the taste, like raisins, or refreshing, like charnels. The vine represented, by an easy parable, the tree of carnal delights, which yields to the appetite of men such a variety of satisfactions. So among the Romans the Flamen Dialis might not even touch a vine.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
All
כֹּ֖ל (kōl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the days
יְמֵ֣י (yə·mê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3117: A day

of his separation,
נִזְר֑וֹ (niz·rōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5145: Something set apart, dedication, unshorn locks, a chaplet

he is not
לֹ֥א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

to eat
יֹאכֵֽל׃ (yō·ḵêl)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 398: To eat

anything that comes from
יֵעָשֶׂ֜ה (yê·‘ā·śeh)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

the grapevine,
מִגֶּ֣פֶן (mig·ge·p̄en)
Preposition-m | Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 1612: A vine, the grape

not even the seeds
מֵחַרְצַנִּ֛ים (mê·ḥar·ṣan·nîm)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2785: Probably grape kernels, grape stones

or
וְעַד־ (wə·‘aḏ-)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

skins.
זָ֖ג (zāḡ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2085: The skin of a, grape


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