CHAPTER 6 THE NAZIRITE VOW (NUMBERS 6:1) AND THE BLESSING OF YAHWEH (NUMBERS 6:22). It will be noted that in the introductory scheme (see Chapter Comments for Numbers 5 and the Book Comments for Numbers) this vow of dedication is set in juxtaposition to the dedication of the Levites in Numbers 8:5.... [ Continue Reading ]
WHAT TO DO IN THE CASE OF AN ACCIDENTAL BREACH OF VOW (NUMBERS 6:9). Numbers 6:9 “ And if any man die very suddenly beside him, and he defiles the head of his separation, then he shall shave his head in the day of his cleansing. On the seventh day shall he shave it.” It may, however, be that by a... [ Continue Reading ]
HIS ACTIONS ON THE COMPLETION OF HIS VOW (NUMBERS 6:13). Numbers 6:13 “ And this is the law of the Nazirite, when the days of his separation are fulfilled. He shall be brought to the door of the tent of meeting, and he shall offer his oblation to Yahweh, one he-lamb a year old without blemish for... [ Continue Reading ]
THE PRIESTS WERE ALSO TO PLAY THEIR PART IN MAINTAINING THE HOLINESS OF ISRAEL: HOW ISRAEL WERE TO BE BLESSED (NUMBERS 6:22). The whole camp having played their part in maintaining the holiness of Israel (Numbers 5:1), each individual having played his part in maintaining the holiness of Israel (Num... [ Continue Reading ]