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Nazarite vow, Rules for the Nazarite vow, Scripture on nazarites, Taking the Nazarite vow, The nazarite vow for women
The Lord showed me a few years ago that I was to take the Nazarite vow. In fact, He had me keeping this vow even before I knew it. I began to follow the rules concerning the vow consciously and in a circumstantial way. Soon, He revealed to me only recently a deeper meaning regarding the ordinances for all those that follow Christ.
I realize this is interesting because very few people Biblically, are recorded of taking this vow……and they were all men. (See accounts of Samson, Samuel, and John the Baptist) As a feminine woman, I think it’s very important to consider this vow as in involves the inner and outer beauty of serving Christ.
Spirituality, were are all to keep the Nazarite vow, which is the act of keeping yourself separate from unclean worldly things, and consecrated to God, in our evolving journey with the Most High.
The precepts of the Nazarite vow are found in the book of Numbers chapter 6:1-8* The guidelines are given by God below:
- Absolute no cutting of hair (with scissors or razor)
- Abstaining from all types of alcohol (strong drink & grapes)
- Avoiding all dead things (people & animals)
Reflecting on my path, I realize God built those 3 commands inside of me over many years. But only recently did He revealed to me what they mean on a spiritual level.
- do not take remove/change any part of His word and instruction to you, otherwise you will not get the exact results and benefits that you are looking for
- do not partake in things that would keep you from being sober minded spiritually and mentally, so you can be of a sound mind to hear the Holy Spirit and His guidance for you
- do not bring anything close to you nor in your environment, that will not bring life to you nor your path nor your purpose
This is the meaning, wisdom, and interpretation of these physical laws He has given us in the natural. Sometimes He may not reveal these things right away, because He will test and wait to see if you can follow physical instructions before entrusting you to hear and handle a deeper meaning.
Before I had this understanding, I as a feminine woman thought it best to:
1. Keep your hair long, as that’s one of the mysterious yet powerful gifts that God gave a woman… Even angels are moved by our hair (see Scripture & my video on long hair)
2. Stay away from drugs and alcohol as it’s not becoming on a woman. It may cause her to I very unfeminine things and become unhealthy in the process
3. Only think speak act and receive those things that promote the fullness of life
In light of these spiritual revelations, do you currently have any Connection to the Nazarite Vow?
*actual verse:
And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When either man or woman shall separate themselves to vow a vow of a Nazarite, to separate themselves unto the Lord: He shall separate himself from wine and strong drink, and shall drink no vinegar of wine, or vinegar of strong drink, neither shall he drink any liquor of grapes, nor eat moist grapes, or dried. All the days of his separation shall he eat nothing that is made of the vine tree, from the kernels even to the husk. All the days of the vow of his separation there shall no razor come upon his head: until the days be fulfilled, in the which he separateth himself unto the Lord, he shall be holy, and shall let the locks of the hair of his head grow. All the days that he separateth himself unto the Lord he shall come at no dead body. He shall not make himself unclean for his father, or for his mother, for his brother, or for his sister, when they die: because the consecration of his God is upon his head. All the days of his separation he is holy unto the Lord
Praises to Most High for your commitment to this walk. It is not easy. It is definitely one that is to be received by the Spirit! Peace and Blessings to you!
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Thank you beautiful one, I receive your gifts ♡ Even though I was called to be one a while one, I’m still learning deeper dimensions of it, even today. I also made a video about it on my Youtube Channel & thus far I have received positive feedback. I appreciate your support, as it does go against American values. ✰
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I learned about the Vow a while back, I had family disagree because I told them I would not attend their funeral. At this point I would do anything to be closer to Christ. I copied the link to this website of the vow on my Instagram so other Ladies can see it as well. I hope that its okay.
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Hi Latashya,
Of course it’s kind of you to share my information, but I most clarify my position on this subject. I’m not sure how extensive that ordinance is when the Lord gave not to touch the dead. I believed it meant literal, meaning not to actually touch anything dead, and I definitely do not enjoy looking at anything with out life, but I’m not sure that includes not going to a funeral. I have definitely attended one, whose body was not present, but to honor and respect that person whom past. I wonder what relationship you have with your family or anyone who recently past? Because if the Lord has strategically placed them in your life, which He does for all His children, you might want to reconsider how you respect them in passing. It’s a time to celebrate them and honor the life whom God has given you. Of course, scripturally, He allows only 30 days of mourning, but I’m not sure you are violating the Nazarite vow by attending a funeral (and just not touching the body). Please pray about this for further insight. I am not advocating either way, but sharing my perspective and consideration. And I know without any doubt that the Lord was pleased with me, of whose funeral I attended. Love in Christ, Olive.
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Does the bible mention anything about brushing and/or washing your hair?
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Hi Zion, I have researched and read the Bible a few times and I do not recall nor could I find anything on the treatment of hair, other than hair incidents in the Bible. It is possible that while women and men bathed, they may have washed their hair at that time. Remember, circumstances were different and biblical figures bathed differently than we do now, such as frequency and items used. In addition, when the Israelites were acquainted with other tribes, they adopted many of their customs, which may have included the caring, washing, and stylings of their hair. One such example is the Canaanite’s curled their hair at the ends. I think we’re ok with taking liberty with the washing and brushing of our hair based on no direct evidence of the preventing or limitations of it in the Word of God.
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You choose a great topic, however, your research wasn’t thorough in discovering there are at least two women specifically mentioned in the Hebrew Bible commentary that give greater insight into why women became Nazirites.
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Thank you for sharing Kimberly! I’m still learning and would love to hear the commentary you mentioned. Please let us know that greater insight why!!
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