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Numbers 6:2

Numbers 6:1 net — The Nazirite Vow Then the LORD spoke to Moses:

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"The Nazirite Vow Then the LORD spoke to Moses:"

— Numbers 6:1, NET Bible

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Numbers 6 — Context

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The Nazirite Vow Then the LORD spoke to Moses:

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“Speak to the Israelites, and tell them,‘When either a man or a woman takes a special vow, to take a vow as a Nazirite, to separate himself to the LORD,

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he must separate himself from wine and strong drink, he must drink neither vinegar made from wine nor vinegar made from strong drink, nor may he drink any juice of grapes, nor eat fresh grapes or raisins.

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All the days of his separation he must not eat anything that is produced by the grapevine, from seed to skin.

Numbers 6:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 6:1 say?
Numbers 6:1 in the NET Bible reads: “The Nazirite Vow Then the LORD spoke to Moses:”
Where is Numbers 6:1 in the Bible?
Numbers 6:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 6, verse 1.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 6:1.
What translation should I read Numbers 6:1 in?
Numbers 6:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Numbers 6:1?
Numbers 6:1 reads (NET): “The Nazirite Vow Then the LORD spoke to Moses:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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