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A Lifelong Nazirite
Commentators explain that Samson's Nazirite vow was unique. While most vows described in Numbers 6 were for a limited time, Samson's was for his entire life, from the womb to his death. This lifelong dedication to God, symbolized by his uncut hair, was the foundation of his special role and strength.
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 13:5
18th Century
Theologian
A Nazarite - See the marginal reference and note. The common Nazarite vow was for a limited time, like Paul’s (Acts 18:18; [Refe…
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 13:5
19th Century
Bishop
No razor shall come on his head. —The law of the Nazarite is set forth in Numbers 6, and when that chapter is read as the…
John Gill
On Judges 13:5
17th Century
Pastor
For, lo, you shall conceive and bear a son
Which is not only repeated for the confirmation of it, but that she might…
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Matthew Henry
On Judges 13:1–7
17th Century
Minister
Israel did evil: then God delivered them again into the hands of the Philistines. When Israel was in this distress, Samson was born.
His par…