Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

That he told her all his heart, and said unto her, There hath not come a rasor upon mine head; for I have been a Nazarite unto God from my mother's womb: if I be shaven, then my strength will go from me, and I shall become weak, and be like any other man.

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Bible References

All his heart

Proverbs 12:23
A shrewd person conceals knowledge,
but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.
Proverbs 29:12
If a ruler listens to lies,
all his officials will be wicked.
Micah 7:5
Do not rely on a friend;
don’t trust in a close companion.
Seal your mouth
from the woman who lies in your arms.

There hath

Judges 13:5
for indeed, you will conceive and give birth to a son. You must never cut his hair, because the boy will be a Nazirite to God from birth, and he will begin to save Israel from the power of the Philistines.”
Numbers 6:5
“You must not cut his hair throughout the time of his vow of consecration. He must be holy until the time is completed during which he consecrates himself to the Lord; he is to let the hair of his head grow long.
Acts 18:18
So Paul, having stayed on for many days, said good-bye to the brothers and sailed away to Syria. Priscilla and Aquila were with him. He shaved his head at Cenchreae because he had taken a vow.

General references

Proverbs 1:10
My son, if sinners entice you,
don’t be persuaded.
Proverbs 29:11
A fool gives full vent to his anger,
but a wise man holds it in check.

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