Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Throughout the period of their dedication, they are consecrated to the LORD. New Living Translation This requirement applies as long as they are set apart to the LORD. English Standard Version All the days of his separation he is holy to the LORD. Berean Standard Bible Throughout the time of his separation, he is holy to the LORD. King James Bible All the days of his separation he is holy unto the LORD. New King James Version All the days of his separation he shall be holy to the LORD. New American Standard Bible All the days of his consecration he is holy to the LORD. NASB 1995 ‘All the days of his separation he is holy to the LORD. NASB 1977 ‘All the days of his separation he is holy to the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible All the days of his Nazirite vow he is holy to Yahweh. Amplified Bible All the time of his separation he is holy to the LORD. Christian Standard Bible He is holy to the LORD during the time of consecration. Holman Christian Standard Bible He is holy to the LORD during the time of consecration.” American Standard Version All the days of his separation he is holy unto Jehovah. English Revised Version All the days of his separation he is holy unto the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation As long as they are Nazirites, they will be holy to the LORD. Good News Translation As long as you are a nazirite, you are consecrated to the LORD. International Standard Version During the entire time of his dedication, he is set apart to God. Majority Standard Bible Throughout the time of his separation, he is holy to the LORD. NET Bible All the days of his separation he must be holy to the LORD. New Heart English Bible All the days of his separation he is holy to the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation All the days of his separation he is holy to the LORD. World English Bible All the days of his separation he is holy to Yahweh. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionall [the] days of his separation he [is] holy to YHWH. Young's Literal Translation all days of his separation he is holy to Jehovah. Smith's Literal Translation All the days of his consecration he holy to Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAll the days of his separation he shall be holy to the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version During all the days of his separation, he shall be holy to the Lord. New American Bible As long as they are nazirites they are holy to the LORD. New Revised Standard Version All their days as nazirites they are holy to the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAll the days of his separation he is holy unto the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated All of the days of his Nazaritehood; he is holy to LORD JEHOVAH. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917All the days of his Naziriteship he is holy unto the LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation All the days of his vow he shall be holy to the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Nazirite Vow…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. 8Throughout the time of his separation, he is holy to the LORD. 9If someone suddenly dies in his presence and defiles his consecrated head of hair, he must shave his head on the day of his cleansing—the seventh day.… Cross References Leviticus 11:44-45 For I am the LORD your God; consecrate yourselves, therefore, and be holy, because I am holy. You must not defile yourselves by any creature that crawls along the ground. / For I am the LORD, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt so that I would be your God; therefore be holy, because I am holy. 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.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; / you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body. 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 6:17-18 “Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.” / And: “I will be a Father to you, and you will be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.” Leviticus 20:7 Consecrate yourselves, therefore, and be holy, because I am the LORD your God. 1 Thessalonians 4:7 For God has not called us to impurity, but to holiness. 2 Timothy 2:21 So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work. Exodus 19:6 And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to speak to the Israelites.” 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 Do you not know that you yourselves are God’s temple, and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? / If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple. Leviticus 19:2 “Speak to the whole congregation of Israel and tell them: Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy. Hebrews 12:14 Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord. Isaiah 52:11 Depart, depart, go out from there! Touch no unclean thing; come out from it, purify yourselves, you who carry the vessels of the LORD. 1 John 3:3 And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure. Ephesians 1:4 For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love Treasury of Scripture All the days of his separation he is holy to the LORD. 2 Corinthians 6:17,18 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, … Jump to Previous Consecrated Holy Naziriteship Period Separate Separation Throughout TimeJump to Next Consecrated Holy Naziriteship Period Separate Separation Throughout TimeNumbers 6 1. The law of the Nazarite in the days of his separation13. And after their completion 22. The form of blessing the people Throughout the time of his separation The concept of separation here refers to the Nazirite vow, a special commitment made by an individual to set themselves apart for God. This vow involved abstaining from wine, not cutting one's hair, and avoiding contact with the dead. The period of separation was a time of heightened dedication and consecration. This practice is rooted in the broader biblical theme of holiness and separation from the world, as seen in Leviticus 20:26, where God calls His people to be holy as He is holy. The Nazirite vow is a voluntary act, reflecting a personal decision to pursue a deeper relationship with God. he is holy to the LORD Persons / Places / Events 1. NaziriteAn individual who takes a special vow of separation to the LORD, dedicating themselves to a period of holiness and abstaining from certain activities and substances. 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 a means of maintaining holiness and dedication to 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. Aaronic Blessing A priestly blessing found in Numbers 6, which follows the instructions for the Nazirite vow, emphasizing God's favor and peace upon His people. Teaching Points Holiness as SeparationThe Nazirite vow teaches us that holiness involves a conscious separation from worldly influences to focus on God. In our lives, this can mean setting aside time for prayer, Bible study, and worship. Commitment to God The vow is a voluntary act of dedication. Similarly, our commitment to God should be wholehearted and intentional, reflecting our love and devotion to Him. Symbolic Acts of Faith The physical aspects of the Nazirite vow (e.g., abstaining from wine, not cutting hair) symbolize deeper spiritual truths. In our walk with Christ, outward actions should reflect inward faith. Temporary vs. Lifelong Dedication While the Nazirite vow was often temporary, it points to the lifelong call to holiness for believers. We are called to be set apart for God at all times. Community Witness The Nazirite's visible signs of dedication served as a witness to the community. Our lives should similarly reflect Christ to those around us, serving as a testimony of His grace and truth. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Throughout the timeכֹּ֖ל (kōl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every of his separation, נִזְר֑וֹ (niz·rōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5145: Something set apart, dedication, unshorn locks, a chaplet he ה֖וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are is holy קָדֹ֥שׁ (qā·ḏōš) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6918: Sacred, God, an angel, a saint, a sanctuary to the LORD. לַֽיהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links Numbers 6:8 NIVNumbers 6:8 NLT Numbers 6:8 ESV Numbers 6:8 NASB Numbers 6:8 KJV Numbers 6:8 BibleApps.com Numbers 6:8 Biblia Paralela Numbers 6:8 Chinese Bible Numbers 6:8 French Bible Numbers 6:8 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 6:8 All the days of his separation he (Nu Num.) |
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