Numbers 6:2

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Numbers 6:1–4 · Berean Standard Bible

1 And the LORD said to Moses,

2 “Speak to the Israelites and tell them that if a man or woman makes a special vow, the vow of a Nazirite, to separate himself to the LORD,

3 he is to abstain from wine and strong drink. He must not drink vinegar made from wine or strong drink, and he must not drink any grape juice or eat fresh grapes or raisins.

4 All the days of his separation, he is not to eat anything that comes from the grapevine, not even the seeds or skins.

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Numbers 6:5

For the entire period of his vow of separation, no razor shall pass over his head. He must be holy until the time of his separation to the LORD is complete; he must let the hair of his head grow long.

Numbers 6:6

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Exodus 33:16

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Leviticus 20:26

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Proverbs 18:1

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Romans 1:1

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2 Corinthians 6:16

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Galatians 1:15

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Hebrews 7:27

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Judges 13:5

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Amos 2:11

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Acts 21:23

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Acts 21:24

Take these men, purify yourself along with them, and pay their expenses so they can have their heads shaved. Then everyone will know that there is no truth to these rumors about you, but that you also live in obedience to the law.