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Numbers 6:13

And this is the law of the Nazarite, when the days of his separation are fulfilled: he shall be brought unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation:

Numbers 6:13 · King James Version

Meaning

When examining the verse 'And this is the law of the Nazarite, when the days of his separation are fulfilled: he shall be brought unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation:', it is important to understand the context in which it was written. The Nazarites were individuals who took a vow of consecration and dedication to God, often abstaining from certain things such as alcohol or cutting their hair. The verse outlines the specific requirements for the end of a Nazarite's vow, stating that they should be brought to the tabernacle of the congregation once their period of separation is complete. This signifies a return to communal life and worship after a period of focused devotion. The tabernacle served as a sacred space for the Israelites to come together to worship and seek God's presence. By being brought to the door of the tabernacle, the Nazarite could rejoin the community and continue their spiritual journey within the congregation.

Theological Overview

The verse 'And this is the law of the Nazarite, when the days of his separation are fulfilled: he shall be brought unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation:', found in the Book of Numbers, describes the requirements for a person taking a vow of consecration as a Nazarite. The word 'Nazarite' comes from the Hebrew word 'nazir', which means 'to separate' or 'to consecrate'. The vow of a Nazarite consisted of abstaining from wine and strong drink, refraining from cutting one's hair, and avoiding contact with corpses. The bringing of the Nazarite to the door of the tabernacle signified their completion of the period of consecration and their readiness to offer sacrifices as part of the ritual purification process. This verse highlights the importance of following specific laws and rituals in ancient Hebrew culture to show dedication and devotion to God.

Numbers 6:13 in other translations

American Standard Version

And this is the law of the Nazirite, when the days of his separation are fulfilled: he shall be brought unto the door of the tent of meeting:

World English Bible

“‘This is the law of the Nazirite: when the days of his separation are fulfilled, he shall be brought to the door of the Tent of Meeting,

Douay-Rheims

This is the law of consecration. When the days which he had determined by vow shall be expired, he shall bring him to the door of the tabernacle of the covenant,

Geneva Bible (1599)

This then is the lawe of the Nazarite: When the time of his consecration is out, he shall come to the doore of the Tabernacle of the Congregation,