NAZARITE

Definition

One who consecrated himself to the Lord, during which he abstained from certain things, as wine and strong drink, and did not cut his hair. The period of observance varied from eight days, a month, or even a lifetime. Paul assisted four Christian Jews in this ceremony.

References

Numbers 6:2, Numbers 6:13, Numbers 6:18, Numbers 6:19, Numbers 6:20, Numbers 6:21, Judges 13:5, Judges 13:7, Judges 16:17