Numbers 6:8
Numbers 6:8 in Multiple Translations
Throughout the time of his separation, he is holy to the LORD.
All the days of his separation he is holy unto the LORD.
All the days of his separation he is holy unto Jehovah.
All the time he is separate he is holy to the Lord.
Through the whole time of their dedication they are to be holy to the Lord.
All the dayes of his separation he shalbe holy to the Lord.
all days of his separation he [is] holy to Jehovah.
All the days of his separation he is holy to the LORD.
All the days of his separation he is holy to the LORD.
All the days of his separation he shall be holy to the Lord.
You are required to keep doing this all the time that you are dedicated to me in this special way.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 6:8
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Numbers 6:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כֹּ֖ל
יְמֵ֣י
נִזְר֑/וֹ
קָדֹ֥שׁ
ה֖וּא
לַֽ/יהוָֽה
כֹּ֖ל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
יְמֵ֣י
yôwm
H3117
day
N-mp
נִזְר֑/וֹ
nezer
H5145
consecration
N-ms | Suff
קָדֹ֥שׁ
qâdôwsh
H6918
holy
Adj
ה֖וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
לַֽ/יהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 6:8
כֹּ֖ל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
יְמֵ֣י
yôwm
H3117
"day"
N-mp
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
נִזְר֑/וֹ
nezer
H5145
"consecration"
N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for consecration or a crown, often referring to a Nazirite vow, where someone dedicates themselves to God. This concept appears in Numbers 6 and is associated with unshorn locks or a royal chaplet. In the Bible, it symbolizes a person's commitment to God.
Definition: 1) consecration, crown, separation, Nazariteship 1a) crown (as sign of consecration), earring 1a1) stones of a crown, diadem, stones of charming 1b) woman's hair 1c) consecration 1c1) of high priest 1c2) of Nazarite
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: consecration, crown, hair, separation. See also: Exodus 29:6; Numbers 6:18; Psalms 89:40.
קָדֹ֥שׁ
qâdôwsh
H6918
"holy"
Adj
Holy means set apart or sacred, used to describe God, angels, and saints. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things or people dedicated to God's service, like the Temple in Jerusalem or the prophets who spoke on God's behalf.
Definition: : holy sacred, holy, Holy One, saint, set apart
Usage: Occurs in 108 OT verses. KJV: holy (One), saint. See also: Exodus 19:6; Psalms 89:19; Psalms 16:3.
ה֖וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
לַֽ/יהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
Study Notes — Numbers 6:8
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Context — The Nazirite Vow
6Throughout the days of his separation to the LORD, he must not go near a dead body.
7Even if his father or mother or brother or sister should die, he is not to defile himself, because the symbol of consecration to his God is upon his head.
8Throughout the time of his separation, he is holy to the LORD.
9If someone suddenly dies in his presence and defiles his consecrated head of hair, he must shave his head on the day of his cleansing—the seventh day. 10On the eighth day he must bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons to the priest at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Corinthians 6:17–18 | “Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.” And: “I will be a Father to you, and you will be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.” |
Numbers 6:8 Summary
[This verse is talking about someone who has made a special promise to God, called a Nazirite vow, to dedicate themselves to Him for a period of time. During this time, they are to be holy, or set apart, for the Lord's service, just like it says in Numbers 6:8. This means they have to be careful not to do anything that would make them unclean or separated from God, like touching a dead body, as mentioned in Numbers 6:6-7. By being holy to the Lord, they are showing their love and commitment to Him, and this is something that all believers are called to do, as seen in 1 Peter 1:15-16.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be holy to the Lord?
To be holy to the Lord means to be set apart for His service and to live a life that is pleasing to Him, as seen in Leviticus 20:26 and 1 Peter 1:16
How long does the time of separation last?
The time of separation is not explicitly stated in Numbers 6:8, but according to Numbers 6:5 and Numbers 6:13, it typically lasts for a period of time specified by the individual, which could be 30 days, a year, or even a lifetime, as seen in Judges 13:5
Can anyone be holy to the Lord, or is it just for certain people?
According to 1 Peter 1:15-16, all believers are called to be holy, but in the context of Numbers 6:8, it specifically refers to those who have taken a Nazirite vow, dedicating themselves to the Lord for a period of time
What happens if someone fails to maintain their separation and becomes defiled?
If someone becomes defiled during their time of separation, they must go through a process of cleansing, as described in Numbers 6:9-10, which includes shaving their head and offering sacrifices to the Lord
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can set myself apart for the Lord's service in my daily life?
- How can I maintain a sense of holiness and separation from the world, while still living in it?
- What are some things that I can do to dedicate myself to the Lord, like the Nazirites did?
- How can I balance my desire to be holy with my everyday responsibilities and relationships?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 6:8
All the days of his separation he [is] holy unto the Lord. Set apart for his service, separate from all others, especially the dead, and under obligation to abstain from the above things; from
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 6:8
All the days of his separation he is holy unto the LORD. If any man die very suddenly by him.
Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 6:8
Numbers 6:8 All the days of his separation he [is] holy unto the LORD.Ver. 8. He is holy unto the Lord.] With an inward holiness, else all his outward observations were to no purpose.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 6:8
THE OF DAYS, Numbers 6:1-21.There is in Mosaism nothing relating to the perpetual Nazarite. Only three are mentioned in the Bible — Samson, Samuel, and John the Baptist.
Sermons on Numbers 6:8
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"Where Are the Praying People?" by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the speaker's strong desire to remain separate from the sinful influences of the world, committing to prayer, Bible reading, and standing against immorality. |
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Deeper Waters - Part 1 by Leonard Ravenhill | Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the profound depth of the Gospel of John, particularly focusing on the themes of sanctification and the nature of Jesus as both divine and human. He ar |
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Be Ye Holy for I Am Holy by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being transformed and renewed in our minds to align with God's will. He quotes from 1 Peter 1:14, urging believers to be o |
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The Christian in This World by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the speaker shares his experience of attending an old-fashioned Methodist camp meeting where they were singing and praising God. He highlights the importance of gra |
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Dare to Be a Daniel by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having faith in God and relying on the blood and righteousness of Jesus Christ for salvation. He encourages believers to s |
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(Genesis) Genesis 35:1-2 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Jacob and his journey back to Bethel. Jacob is called by God to return to Bethel and make an altar there. The preacher emphasiz |
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The Great and Final Separation by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of seeking God's face and being separated from the world. He challenges the congregation to examine their commitment to livin |