Numbers 6:8
New International Version
Throughout the period of their dedication, they are consecrated to the LORD.

New Living Translation
This requirement applies as long as they are set apart to the LORD.

English Standard Version
All the days of his separation he is holy to the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
Throughout the time of his separation, he is holy to the LORD.

King James Bible
All the days of his separation he is holy unto the LORD.

New King James Version
All the days of his separation he shall be holy to the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
All the days of his consecration he is holy to the LORD.

NASB 1995
‘All the days of his separation he is holy to the LORD.

NASB 1977
‘All the days of his separation he is holy to the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
All the days of his Nazirite vow he is holy to Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
All the time of his separation he is holy to the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
He is holy to the LORD during the time of consecration.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He is holy to the LORD during the time of consecration.”

American Standard Version
All the days of his separation he is holy unto Jehovah.

English Revised Version
All the days of his separation he is holy unto the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
As long as they are Nazirites, they will be holy to the LORD.

Good News Translation
As long as you are a nazirite, you are consecrated to the LORD.

International Standard Version
During the entire time of his dedication, he is set apart to God.

Majority Standard Bible
Throughout the time of his separation, he is holy to the LORD.

NET Bible
All the days of his separation he must be holy to the LORD.

New Heart English Bible
All the days of his separation he is holy to the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
All the days of his separation he is holy to the LORD.

World English Bible
All the days of his separation he is holy to Yahweh.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
all [the] days of his separation he [is] holy to YHWH.

Young's Literal Translation
all days of his separation he is holy to Jehovah.

Smith's Literal Translation
All the days of his consecration he holy to Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
All the days of his separation he shall be holy to the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
During all the days of his separation, he shall be holy to the Lord.

New American Bible
As long as they are nazirites they are holy to the LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
All their days as nazirites they are holy to the LORD.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
All the days of his separation he is holy unto the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
All of the days of his Nazaritehood; he is holy to LORD JEHOVAH.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
All the days of his Naziriteship he is holy unto the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
All the days of his vow he shall be holy to the Lord.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Nazirite Vow
7Even if his father or mother or brother or sister should die, he is not to defile himself, because the crown of consecration to his God is upon his head. 8Throughout the time of his separation, he is holy to the LORD. 9If someone suddenly dies in his presence and defiles his consecrated head of hair, he must shave his head on the day of his cleansing—the seventh day.…

Cross References
Leviticus 11:44-45
For I am the LORD your God; consecrate yourselves, therefore, and be holy, because I am holy. You must not defile yourselves by any creature that crawls along the ground. / For I am the LORD, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt so that I would be your God; therefore be holy, because I am holy.

1 Peter 1:15-16
But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do, / for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”

1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; / you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body.

Romans 12:1
Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

2 Corinthians 6:17-18
“Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.” / And: “I will be a Father to you, and you will be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.”

Leviticus 20:7
Consecrate yourselves, therefore, and be holy, because I am the LORD your God.

1 Thessalonians 4:7
For God has not called us to impurity, but to holiness.

2 Timothy 2:21
So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.

Exodus 19:6
And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to speak to the Israelites.”

1 Corinthians 3:16-17
Do you not know that you yourselves are God’s temple, and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? / If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple.

Leviticus 19:2
“Speak to the whole congregation of Israel and tell them: Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy.

Hebrews 12:14
Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.

Isaiah 52:11
Depart, depart, go out from there! Touch no unclean thing; come out from it, purify yourselves, you who carry the vessels of the LORD.

1 John 3:3
And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure.

Ephesians 1:4
For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love


Treasury of Scripture

All the days of his separation he is holy to the LORD.

2 Corinthians 6:17,18
Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, …

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Throughout the days of his separation
This phrase refers to the period during which an individual has taken a Nazirite vow, a special commitment to God that involves abstaining from wine, not cutting one's hair, and avoiding contact with the dead. The Hebrew word for "separation" is "nazir," which means "consecrated" or "set apart." This vow is a voluntary act of devotion, symbolizing a deeper spiritual dedication and a desire to live a life distinct from the ordinary. Historically, the Nazirite vow is a profound expression of faith and commitment, reflecting a yearning to draw closer to God by setting oneself apart from worldly influences.

he is holy
The term "holy" in Hebrew is "qadosh," which signifies being set apart for a sacred purpose. In the context of the Nazirite vow, the individual is not just abstaining from certain activities but is dedicating themselves entirely to the service and worship of God. This holiness is not inherent but is attributed due to the vow and the individual's commitment to live according to God's standards. The concept of holiness is central to the biblical narrative, emphasizing purity, dedication, and a life that reflects God's character. It is a call to live in a manner that honors God and acknowledges His sovereignty.

to the LORD
The phrase "to the LORD" underscores the ultimate purpose and direction of the Nazirite vow. The Hebrew name used here is "Yahweh," the personal and covenantal name of God, highlighting a personal relationship and commitment. This vow is not merely a personal or communal act but is directed towards God Himself, signifying a deep, personal devotion and acknowledgment of His lordship. In the broader scriptural context, this reflects the call for believers to live lives that are pleasing to God, recognizing Him as the ultimate authority and source of life. The vow is an act of worship, a tangible expression of faith and reliance on God's grace and guidance.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Throughout the time
כֹּ֖ל (kōl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

of his separation,
נִזְר֑וֹ (niz·rōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5145: Something set apart, dedication, unshorn locks, a chaplet

he
ה֖וּא (hū)
Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

is holy
קָדֹ֥שׁ (qā·ḏōš)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 6918: Sacred, God, an angel, a saint, a sanctuary

to the LORD.
לַֽיהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel


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