Numbers 6:6
New International Version
“’Throughout the period of their dedication to the LORD, the Nazirite must not go near a dead body.

New Living Translation
And they must not go near a dead body during the entire period of their vow to the LORD.

English Standard Version
“All the days that he separates himself to the LORD he shall not go near a dead body.

Berean Standard Bible
Throughout the days of his separation to the LORD, he must not go near a dead body.

King James Bible
All the days that he separateth himself unto the LORD he shall come at no dead body.

New King James Version
All the days that he separates himself to the LORD he shall not go near a dead body.

New American Standard Bible
‘All the days of his life as a Nazirite for the LORD he shall not come up to a dead person.

NASB 1995
‘All the days of his separation to the LORD he shall not go near to a dead person.

NASB 1977
‘All the days of his separation to the LORD he shall not go near to a dead person.

Legacy Standard Bible
‘All the days of his dedication as a Nazirite to Yahweh he shall not go near to a dead person.

Amplified Bible
‘All the time that he separates himself to the LORD he shall not go near a dead body.

Christian Standard Bible
He must not go near a dead body during the time he consecrates himself to the LORD.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He must not go near a dead body during the time he consecrates himself to the LORD.

American Standard Version
All the days that he separateth himself unto Jehovah he shall not come near to a dead body.

Contemporary English Version
During the time that you are a Nazirite, you must never go close to a dead body,

English Revised Version
All the days that he separateth himself unto the LORD he shall not come near to a dead body.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
While they are dedicated to the LORD as Nazirites, they must never go near a dead body.

International Standard Version
"During the entire time of his dedication, he is not to come near a dead body.

Majority Standard Bible
Throughout the days of his separation to the LORD, he must not go near a dead body.

NET Bible
"'All the days that he separates himself to the LORD he must not contact a dead body.

New Heart English Bible
"All the days that he separates himself to the LORD he shall not go near a dead body.

Webster's Bible Translation
All the days that he separateth himself to the LORD, he shall come at no dead body.

World English Bible
“‘All the days that he separates himself to Yahweh he shall not go near a dead body.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
All [the] days of his keeping separate to YHWH, he does not go near a dead person;

Young's Literal Translation
'All days of his keeping separate to Jehovah, near a dead person he doth not go;

Smith's Literal Translation
All the days of his consecrating himself to Jehovah, he shall not go in to a dead soul.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
All the time of his consecration he shall not go in to any dead,

Catholic Public Domain Version
During all the time of his consecration, he shall not enter because of a death,

New American Bible
As long as they are dedicated to the LORD, they shall not come near a dead person.

New Revised Standard Version
All the days that they separate themselves to the LORD they shall not go near a corpse.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
All the days that he separates himself to the LORD he shall not come near a dead body.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
All of the days that he is separated to LORD JEHOVAH; and he shall not enter upon the person of the dead.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
All the days that he consecrateth himself unto the LORD he shall not come near to a dead body.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
all the days of his vow to the Lord: he shall not come nigh to any dead body,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Nazirite Vow
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. 6Throughout the days of his separation to the LORD, he must not go near a dead body. 7Even if his father or mother or brother or sister should die, he is not to defile himself, because the crown of consecration to his God is upon his head.…

Cross References
Leviticus 21:11
He must not go near any dead body; he must not defile himself, even for his father or mother.

Ezekiel 44:25
A priest must not defile himself by going near a dead person. However, for a father, a mother, a son, a daughter, a brother, or an unmarried sister, he may do so,

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.

Judges 13:5
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.”

Judges 16:17
Samson told her all that was in his heart: “My hair has never been cut, because I have been a Nazirite to God from my mother’s womb. If I am shaved, my strength will leave me, and I will become as weak as any other man.”

Lamentations 4:7
Her dignitaries were brighter than snow, whiter than milk; their bodies were more ruddy than rubies, their appearance like sapphires.

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.

Acts 21:23-24
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.

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.

Matthew 2:23
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.”

1 Corinthians 9:19-23
Though I am free of obligation to anyone, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. / To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), to win those under the law. / To those without the law I became like one without the law (though I am not outside the law of God but am under the law of Christ), to win those without the law. ...

Romans 12:1
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.

2 Corinthians 6:17
“Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.”

1 Peter 1:15-16
But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do, / for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”


Treasury of Scripture

All the days that he separates himself to the LORD he shall come at no dead body.

he shall come

Numbers 19:11-16
He that toucheth the dead body of any man shall be unclean seven days…

Leviticus 19:28
Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD.

Jeremiah 16:5,6
For thus saith the LORD, Enter not into the house of mourning, neither go to lament nor bemoan them: for I have taken away my peace from this people, saith the LORD, even lovingkindness and mercies…

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Throughout the days of his separation to the LORD
This phrase refers to the Nazirite vow, a special commitment made by an individual to dedicate themselves to God for a specific period. The term "Nazirite" comes from the Hebrew word "nazir," meaning "consecrated" or "separated." This vow is detailed in Numbers 6 and involves abstaining from wine, not cutting one's hair, and avoiding contact with dead bodies. The vow signifies a deeper level of holiness and dedication, similar to the priestly duties, but it is open to any Israelite, male or female. This separation is a voluntary act of devotion, reflecting a desire to draw closer to God and live a life set apart for His purposes.

he must not go near a dead body
Avoiding contact with a dead body is a key aspect of the Nazirite vow, emphasizing ritual purity. In ancient Israel, touching a corpse rendered a person ceremonially unclean, as outlined in Leviticus 21:1-3 and Numbers 19:11-13. This requirement underscores the Nazirite's commitment to maintaining a state of holiness and separation from death, which is often associated with sin and impurity in biblical texts. This restriction also highlights the sanctity of life and the importance of remaining spiritually pure during the period of consecration. The prohibition against contact with the dead can be seen as a type of Christ, who is the source of life and who overcame death through His resurrection, offering eternal life to those who believe in Him.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Nazirite
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 dead bodies.

2. Moses
The leader of the Israelites who received the laws and commandments from God, including the instructions for the Nazirite vow.

3. Israelites
The chosen people of God, to whom the laws, including the Nazirite vow, were given as part of their covenant relationship with God.

4. Tabernacle
The dwelling place of God among the Israelites, where the Nazirite would eventually present offerings at the end of their vow.

5. Dead Body
Represents impurity and defilement, which Nazirites were to avoid to maintain their consecration to God.
Teaching Points
Holiness and Separation
The Nazirite vow emphasizes the importance of being set apart for God. As believers, we are called to live lives that reflect our dedication to Him.

Avoiding Defilement
Just as Nazirites avoided dead bodies, Christians are called to avoid spiritual defilement by staying away from sin and anything that compromises our purity.

Commitment to God
The Nazirite vow was a voluntary act of devotion. Our commitment to God should be wholehearted and intentional, reflecting our love and reverence for Him.

Symbolism of Death
In the Bible, death often symbolizes sin and separation from God. By avoiding contact with death, Nazirites symbolically rejected sin and its consequences.

Living Sacrifice
Romans 12:1 calls believers to present their bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which aligns with the spirit of the Nazirite vow.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Throughout
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

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

of his separation
הַזִּיר֖וֹ (haz·zî·rōw)
Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5144: To hold aloof, abstain, to set apart, devote

to the LORD,
לַיהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

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

go
יָבֹֽא׃ (yā·ḇō)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

near
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

a dead
מֵ֖ת (mêṯ)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 4191: To die, to kill

body.
נֶ֥פֶשׁ (ne·p̄eš)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion


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