The meaning of “נָזַר”
Understanding nâzar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
consecrate, separate(-ing, self). - to hold aloof, i.e. (intransitivey) abstain (from food and drink, from impurity, and...
נָזַר
consecrate, separate(-ing, self). - to hold aloof, i.e. (intransitivey) abstain (from food and drink, from impurity, and even from divine worship (i.e. apostatize)) - specifically, to set apart (to sacred purposes), i.e. devote 1) to dedicate, consecrate, separate 1a) (Niphal) to dedicate oneself, devote oneself 1b) (Hiphil) to keep sacredly separate 2)(Hiphil) to be a Nazarite, live as a Nazarite
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 22:2 | “Speak unto Aaron and to his sons, that they separate themselves from the holy things of the children of Israel, and that they profane not my holy name in those things which they hallow unto me: I am the Lord.” Word: נָזַר (nâzar) | |
| Numbers 6:5 | “All the days of the vow of his separation there shall no razor come upon his head: until the days be fulfilled, in the which he separateth himself unto the Lord, he shall be holy, and shall let the locks of the hair of his head grow.” Word: נָזַר (nâzar) | |
| Ezekiel 14:7 | “For every one of the house of Israel, or of the stranger that sojourneth in Israel, which separateth himself from me, and setteth up his idols in his heart, and putteth the stumblingblock of his iniquity before his face, and cometh to a prophet to enquire of him concerning me; I the Lord will answer him by myself:” Word: נָזַר (nâzar) | |
| Hosea 9:10 | “I found Israel like grapes in the wilderness; I saw your fathers as the firstripe in the fig tree at her first time: but they went to Baal–peor, and separated themselves unto that shame; and their abominations were according as they loved.” Word: נָזַר (nâzar) | |
| Zechariah 7:3 | “And to speak unto the priests which were in the house of the Lord of hosts, and to the prophets, saying, Should I weep in the fifth month, separating myself, as I have done these so many years?” Word: נָזַר (nâzar) |
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