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He shall not make himself unclean for his father, or for his mother, for his brother, or for his sister, when they die; because his separation to God is on his head.
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A Higher Calling than Priests
Commentators highlight that the Nazarite's vow regarding contact with the dead was as strict as the High Priest's and even more stringent than that of regular priests. This radical separation from even the most profound family duties demonstrated the all-encompassing nature of their consecration to God.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The law of the Nazarite is appropriately added to other enactments concerning the sanctity of the holy nation. That sanctity found its highest expr…
19th Century
Anglican
He shall not make himself unclean ... — The law of the Nazirite in this respect was equally stringent with that of the high priest…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He shall not make himself unclean for his father or for his mother, for his brother or for his sister, w…
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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…
