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Nazarite-ship

From: A Dictionary of Biblical Words and Phrases By: Alfred Taylor Schofield

The full description of the Nazarite is found in Num. 6. The vow consisted in a complete abstinence from wine and strong drink, and entire separation to God. Sampson was one, extraordinarily, only he did not keep his vows. Joseph was one (Deut. 33:16¹⁶And for the precious things of the earth and fulness thereof, and for the good will of him that dwelt in the bush: let the blessing come upon the head of Joseph, and upon the top of the head of him that was separated from his brethren. (Deuteronomy 33:16), “him that was separated,” lit. “the Nazarite”) in spirit, and pre-eminently as a type of Christ (compare also Matt. 26:29²⁹But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom. (Matthew 26:29), where wine typifies the joys of earth). The Christian may be said to be in the Nazarite position according to Rom. 12:1, 2¹I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. ²And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. (Romans 12:1‑2), separated from the world—unto God.

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