Thematic Bible: Nazarites
Thematic Bible
Nazarites » Prohibited from » Cutting or shaving the head
Nazarites » On completion of vow » To shave their heads
After this [incident] Paul remained [in Corinth] for some time before leaving the brothers and sailing for Syria with Priscilla and Aquila. Paul shaved his head while in Cenchrea as part of a vow he had taken.
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Take these men and observe the ceremony of purification with them, pay their expenses so they can shave their heads [i.e., to signify that they are making a vow] and [then] everyone will know that there is no truth in what people have been told about you, but that you, too, are living properly and observing the law of Moses.
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Nazarites » Illustrative of » Saints
Therefore, the Lord says [Isa. 52:11], "You people should leave their company [i.e., unbelievers, verse 14] and separate yourselves from them, and do not touch anything unclean [i.e., their evil practices], and I will welcome you."
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Religion that is pure and uncorrupted in the eyes of [our] God and Father involves taking care of orphans and widows in their distress and keeping oneself unstained by the world.
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Nazarites » Different kinds of » From the womb
For he will be great in the sight of the Lord and he will not drink any wine or intoxicating drinks [Note: This restriction suggests that John may have taken the special vow of consecration making him a "Nazarite"]. And he will be filled with the Holy Spirit from the time he is born.
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Nazarites » Prohibited from » Wine or strong drink
For he will be great in the sight of the Lord and he will not drink any wine or intoxicating drinks [Note: This restriction suggests that John may have taken the special vow of consecration making him a "Nazarite"]. And he will be filled with the Holy Spirit from the time he is born.
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Nazarites » Esteemed pure
Nazarites » On completion of vow » To have the left shoulder of the ram of the peace offering waved upon their hands by the priest
Nazarites » On completion of vow » To offer sacrifices
Nazarites » Defiled during vow » To bring two turtle doves for a burnt offering
Nazarites » Prohibited from » Grapes or any thing made from the vine
Nazarites » Prohibited from » Defiling themselves by the dead
Nazarites » On completion of vow » To be brought to tabernacle door
Nazarites » Defiled during vow » To recommence their vow with a trespass offering
Nazarites » Illustrative of » Christ
For Jesus was a very suitable head priest for us [i.e., He meets our needs very well], because He was holy, innocent, without [moral] corruption, separated from sinners and [exalted] above the heavens.
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