The meaning of “נָזִיר”
Understanding nâzîyr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or נָזִר nâzir (naw-zeer'); from נָזַר Nazarite (by a false alliteration with Nazareth), separate(-d), vine undressed. -...
נָזִיר
or נָזִר nâzir (naw-zeer'); from נָזַר Nazarite (by a false alliteration with Nazareth), separate(-d), vine undressed. - separate, i.e. consecrated (as prince, a Nazirite) - hence (figuratively from the latter) an unpruned vine (like an unshorn Nazirite) 1) consecrated or devoted one, Nazarite 1a) consecrated one 1b) devotee, Nazarite 1c) untrimmed (vine)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 49:26 | “The blessings of thy father have prevailed above the blessings of my progenitors unto the utmost bound of the everlasting hills: they shall be on the head of Joseph, and on the crown of the head of him that was separate from his brethren.” Word: נָזִיר (nâzîyr) | |
| Leviticus 25:11 | “A jubile shall that fiftieth year be unto you: ye shall not sow, neither reap that which groweth of itself in it, nor gather the grapes in it of thy vine undressed.” Word: נָזִיר (nâzîyr) | |
| Numbers 6:19 | “And the priest shall take the sodden shoulder of the ram, and one unleavened cake out of the basket, and one unleavened wafer, and shall put them upon the hands of the Nazarite, after the hair of his separation is shaven:” Word: נָזִיר (nâzîyr) | |
| Deuteronomy 33:16 | “And for the precious things of the earth and fulness thereof, and for the good will of him that dwelt in the bush: let the blessing come upon the head of Joseph, and upon the top of the head of him that was separated from his brethren.” Word: נָזִיר (nâzîyr) | |
| Judges 13:7 | “But he said unto me, Behold, thou shalt conceive, and bear a son; and now drink no wine nor strong drink, neither eat any unclean thing: for the child shall be a Nazarite to God from the womb to the day of his death.” Word: נָזִיר (nâzîyr) |
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