Numbers 6:2 bbe — Say to the children of Israel, If a man or a woman takes an oath to keep himself separate and give himself to the Lord;

Bible in Basic English

"Say to the children of Israel, If a man or a woman takes an oath to keep himself separate and give himself to the Lord;"

— Numbers 6:2, Bible in Basic English

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Numbers 6 — Context

And the Lord said to Moses,

Say to the children of Israel, If a man or a woman takes an oath to keep himself separate and give himself to the Lord;

He is to keep himself from wine and strong drink, and take no mixed wine or strong drink or any drink made from grapes, or any grapes, green or dry.

All the time he is separate he may take nothing made from the grape-vine, from its seeds to its skin.

All the time he is under his oath let no blade come near his head; till the days while he is separate are ended he is holy and his hair may not be cut.

Numbers 6:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 6:2 say?

Numbers 6:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Say to the children of Israel, If a man or a woman takes an oath to keep himself separate and give himself to the Lord;”

Where is Numbers 6:2 in the Bible?

Numbers 6:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 6, verse 2.

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 6:2.

What translation should I read Numbers 6:2 in?

Numbers 6:2 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 6:2?

Numbers 6:2 reads (BBE): “Say to the children of Israel, If a man or a woman takes an oath to keep himself separate and give himself to the Lord;” 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.

Numbers 6:2 bbe — Say to the children of Israel, If a man or a woman takes an oath to keep himself separate and give himself to the Lord;

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