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A Public End to the Vow
Commentators explain that shaving the head at the tabernacle door was a public act. This visually declared that the Nazirite's period of separation was complete, preventing confusion or offense when they resumed normal activities like drinking wine. It was a clear signal to the community that the vow had been fulfilled.
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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…
Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 6:18
19th Century
Bishop
And the Nazarita shall shave ... — The consignment of his hair to the sacrificial fire formed a solemn and suitable termi…
John Gill
On Numbers 6:18
17th Century
Pastor
And the Nazarite shall shave the head of his separation, [at]
the door of the tabernacle of the congrega…
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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…