Numbers 6:4
All the days of his separation shall he eat nothing that is made of the vine tree, from the kernels even to the husk.
Original Language Analysis
כֹּ֖ל
H3605
כֹּ֖ל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
1 of 13
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
יְמֵ֣י
All the days
H3117
יְמֵ֣י
All the days
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
2 of 13
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
נִזְר֑וֹ
of his separation
H5145
נִזְר֑וֹ
of his separation
Strong's:
H5145
Word #:
3 of 13
properly, something set apart, i.e., (abstractly) dedication (of a priet or nazirite); hence (concretely) unshorn locks; also (by implication) a chapl
מִכֹּל֩
H3605
מִכֹּל֩
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
4 of 13
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
5 of 13
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
יֵֽעָשֶׂ֜ה
nothing that is made
H6213
יֵֽעָשֶׂ֜ה
nothing that is made
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
6 of 13
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
הַיַּ֗יִן
of the vine
H3196
הַיַּ֗יִן
of the vine
Strong's:
H3196
Word #:
8 of 13
wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication
וְעַד
H5704
וְעַד
Strong's:
H5704
Word #:
10 of 13
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
Historical Context
Grapes were one of Canaan's primary crops, making this restriction particularly challenging. The Nazirite had to remain vigilant, as grape products were ubiquitous in Israelite society, much like smartphone use today.
Questions for Reflection
- In what areas of life do you settle for partial obedience rather than complete consecration?
- How might attention to small details reflect the sincerity of your devotion?
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Analysis & Commentary
The prohibition extended even to grape seeds and skins, demonstrating total separation from anything associated with the vine. This comprehensive avoidance teaches that genuine consecration affects every detail of life. The Hebrew emphasis on completeness ('all the days of his separation') shows that half-hearted devotion contradicts the nature of the vow.