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
The phrase "throughout the days of his separation" refers to the period of the Nazirite vow, a special commitment made by an individual to set themselves apart for the LORD. The Hebrew word for "separation" is "nazir," which means to be consecrated or dedicated. This vow was a voluntary act of devotion, symbolizing a deeper spiritual commitment and a desire to live a life of holiness. Historically, the Nazirite vow was a way for Israelites to express their dedication to God, often for a specific period or purpose. This separation was not just physical but spiritual, indicating a life set apart for divine service.

to the LORD
The phrase "to the LORD" emphasizes that the Nazirite vow was made directly to God, highlighting the personal and sacred nature of this commitment. The Hebrew name used here is "YHWH," the covenant name of God, which signifies His eternal and unchanging nature. This vow was not merely a personal or communal act but a direct offering to the LORD, underscoring the seriousness and sanctity of the vow. It reflects a deep relationship with God, where the individual seeks to honor and glorify Him through their dedicated lifestyle.

he must not go near a dead body
The instruction "he must not go near a dead body" underscores the importance of maintaining ritual purity during the Nazirite vow. In ancient Israel, contact with a dead body rendered a person ceremonially unclean, as outlined in the Levitical laws. The Hebrew word for "dead body" is "nephesh," which can also mean soul or life, indicating the profound respect for life and the acknowledgment of death's defiling nature. This prohibition served as a reminder of the sanctity of life and the need to remain pure and undefiled in one's service to God. It also symbolized the Nazirite's complete dedication to life and holiness, avoiding anything associated with death and impurity.

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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