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and he shall offer the ram for a sacrifice of peace-offerings to Yahweh, with the basket of unleavened bread: the priest shall offer also the meal-offering of it, and the drink-offering of it.

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A Sacrifice of Thanksgiving

Commentators explain that the peace offering was the final sacrifice after the Nazarite vow was completed. It followed the sin offering (for atonement) and the burnt offering (for dedication). This specific sacrifice was an act of thankfulness and communion with God for His grace in helping the person fulfill their vow.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Numbers 6:1–21

18th Century

Theologian

The law of the Nazarite is appropriately added to other enactments concerning the sanctity of the holy nation. That sanctity found its highest expr…

John Gill

John Gill

On Numbers 6:17

17th Century

Pastor

And he shall offer the ram [for] a sacrifice of peace
offerings unto the Lord
After h…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Numbers 6:1–21

17th Century

Minister

The word Nazarite signifies separation. Some were appointed by God, before their birth, to be Nazarites all their lives, like Samson and John the B…