Nombres - Caput 6

Nombres 6.1 locutus est Dominus ad Mosen dicens Nombres 6.2 loquere ad filios Israhel et dices ad eos vir sive mulier cum fecerit votum ut sanctificentur et se voluerint Domino consecrare Nombres 6.3 vino et omni quod inebriare potest abstinebunt acetum ex vino et ex qualibet alia potione et quicquid de uva exprimitur non bibent uvas recentes siccasque non comedent Nombres 6.4 cunctis diebus quibus ex voto Domino consecrantur quicquid ex vinea esse potest ab uva passa usque ad acinum non comedent Nombres 6.5 omni tempore separationis suae novacula non transibit super caput eius usque ad conpletum diem quo Domino consecratur sanctus erit crescente caesarie capitis eius Nombres 6.6 omni tempore consecrationis suae super mortuum non ingredietur Nombres 6.7 nec super patris quidem et matris et fratris sororisque funere contaminabitur quia consecratio Dei sui super caput eius est Nombres 6.8 omnes dies separationis suae sanctus erit Domino Nombres 6.9 sin autem mortuus fuerit subito quispiam coram eo polluetur caput consecrationis eius quod radet ilico et in eadem die purgationis suae et rursum septima Nombres 6.10 in octavo autem die offeret duos turtures vel duos pullos columbae sacerdoti in introitu foederis testimonii Nombres 6.11 facietque sacerdos unum pro peccato et alterum in holocaustum et deprecabitur pro eo quia peccavit super mortuo sanctificabitque caput eius in die illo Nombres 6.12 et consecrabit Domino dies separationis illius offerens agnum anniculum pro peccato ita tamen ut dies priores irriti fiant quoniam polluta est sanctificatio eius Nombres 6.13 ista est lex consecrationis cum dies quos ex voto decreverat conplebuntur adducet eum ad ostium tabernaculi foederis Nombres 6.14 et offeret oblationem eius Domino agnum anniculum inmaculatum in holocaustum et ovem anniculam inmaculatam pro peccato et arietem inmaculatum hostiam pacificam Nombres 6.15 canistrum quoque panum azymorum qui conspersi sunt oleo et lagana absque fermento uncta oleo ac libamina singulorum Nombres 6.16 quae offeret sacerdos coram Domino et faciet tam pro peccato quam in holocaustum Nombres 6.17 arietem vero immolabit hostiam pacificam Domino offerens simul canistrum azymorum et libamenta quae ex more debentur Nombres 6.18 tunc radetur nazareus ante ostium tabernaculi foederis caesarie consecrationis suae tolletque capillos eius et ponet super ignem qui est subpositus sacrificio pacificorum Nombres 6.19 et armum coctum arietis tortamque absque fermento unam de canistro et laganum azymum unum et tradet in manibus nazarei postquam rasum fuerit caput eius Nombres 6.20 susceptaque rursum ab eo elevabit in conspectu Domini et sanctificata sacerdotis erunt sicut pectusculum quod separari iussum est et femur post haec potest bibere nazareus vinum Nombres 6.21 ista est lex nazarei cum voverit oblationem suam Domino tempore consecrationis suae exceptis his quae invenerit manus eius iuxta quod mente devoverat ita faciet ad perfectionem sanctificationis suae Nombres 6.22 locutus est Dominus ad Mosen dicens Nombres 6.23 loquere Aaron et filiis eius sic benedicetis filiis Israhel et dicetis eis Nombres 6.24 benedicat tibi Dominus et custodiat te Nombres 6.25 ostendat Dominus faciem suam tibi et misereatur tui Nombres 6.26 convertat Dominus vultum suum ad te et det tibi pacem Nombres 6.27 invocabunt nomen meum super filios Israhel et ego benedicam eis

Nombres : Caput 6

Numbers Chapter 6: The Laws of the Nazirite and the Priestly Blessing Numbers Chapter 6 invites us to reflect on how to devote ourselves entirely to God. This inspiring text details specific vows of consecration, including abstinence from the produce of the vine and a commitment not to cut one's hair. Indeed, these practices demonstrate deep devotion and a desire to draw closer to the Lord. Aaron's Blessing This chapter culminates with Aaron's famous blessing, a powerful invocation of divine grace upon the people. This blessing, which evokes divine protection and peace, reminds us of the importance of asking God's favor for ourselves and others.

Themes Covered in Numbers 6

Numbers 6 addresses fundamental themes such as personal devotion, sanctification, and divine blessing. These concepts encourage us to meditate on our own commitment to God and on the ways in which we can live out our faith in our daily lives.

Meditation on Five Bible Passages

We invite you to meditate on five Bible passages that resonate with the consecration themes of this important chapter:

Acts 18:18

"Paul stayed in Corinth for several days. Then, having said goodbye to his brothers, he sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. At Cenchrea, he had his hair cut because of a vow he had made. »

This verse refers to a vow similar to the Nazirite's vow described in Numbers 6, thus showing the continuity of this practice in the New Testament.

Luke 1:15

"For he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He will never drink wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit before he is born." »

This description of John the Baptist echoes the restrictions of the Nazirite vow in Numbers 6, suggesting a special status of consecration.

Amos 2:11-12

"I have also raised up prophets from among their children, and Nazirites from among their young men. Is this not true?" the Israelites ask the Lord. "But you made the Nazirites drink wine and commanded the prophets not to prophesy." »

Amos directly refers to the Nazirites, showing the continuity and importance of this vow in the history of Israel.

1 Corinthians 11:14

"The very nature of things does not teach them that it is a disgrace for a man to have long hair. »

Although in a different context, this verse recalls the special significance given to hair in the Nazirite vow in Numbers 6.

James 3:9-10

"With our tongues we bless the Lord and Father, and with them we curse those created in the image of God. From the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brothers, it must not be like this." »

This verse reflects the power of words and recalls the priestly blessing of Numbers 6:24-26, emphasizing the importance of our words in our spiritual life.

Let us reflect together on these passages and their application in our journey of faith, as we aspire to greater dedication to our Lord.