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nazir

nazir

1 9.9
A person in ancient Israel who vowed not to drink wine and not to cut their hair
  • noun
  • /ˈnɑːzɪr/
  • Archaic
: nazir
  • In ancient Israel, a nazir abstained from wine and let his hair grow long as part of his religious vow.

Examples

  • In ancient Israel, a nazir was recognized by his uncut hair and dedication to God.

  • The nazir followed strict rules as part of his vow, including not drinking wine.

  • The story describes how a nazir lived apart from others to fulfill his religious promise.

  • The nazir dedicated his life to spiritual growth.

  • Many nazirs were known for their long hair.

  • The biblical account tells of a nazir who dedicated himself to God by following strict guidelines, including avoiding intoxicating beverages.

  • To become a nazir, one must commit to a special vow that prohibits cutting hair and consuming wine.

Synonyms

Nazirite
vsnazir
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A person in ancient Israel who vowed to avoid wine, not cut hair, and not touch dead bodies

omits the rule to avoid contact with the dead

Surface Forms

nazir singular
nazirs plural

Etymology

Nazir comes from a Hebrew word that meant 'separate' or 'dedicated'. A nazir was someone who made a special religious vow to be set apart, so the word today means a person under that strict religious promise.