Nazirite

A Nazirite (or Nazarite) was a Hebrew Israelite who made a special vow with GodNum 6:2. This vow obligated the Nazirite to the abstention of alcohol,shaving or the dead. This was a voluntary vow of dedication that either a man or woman could swear if they chose to do so and was for a certain period of time. The regulations for Nazirites are recorded in the Law of NaziriteNum 6:13,21 found in the Book of Numbers . The most notable example of is Samson, whose parents dedicated him since God allowed them to conceive despite being infertileJudg 13:3-4. While Samson is the only Scripturally confirmed Nazirite, Samuel and John the Baptist are often suggested as Nazarites. Based on the prevalence of vows with the , it is likely there were other Nazirites. If Samson, Samuel and John were all Nazirites this would suggest it was commonly used to dedicate the sons of barren mothers. 
== Regulations ==
=== Abstention of Alcohol ===
Those who are consecrated as Nazarites must not drink wine, vinegar made from wine, or any fermented drinkNum 6:3. They must also not consume anything that originates from a grapevineNum 6:4.
=== Heads cannot be shaved ===
Nazarites also were allowed to use any razor or to shave their head, rather they must let their hair grow longNum 6:5. The long hair was to serve as a symbol of their dedication to God
=== Avoidance of the dead ===
During their vow, a Nazirite couldn't be be near a dead corpseNum 6:6, even one of their close relatives may not be touchedNum 6:7. 
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