nazarite

Meanings

• noun

  A person who dedicates himself or herself to a religious vow, especially one undertaken to abstain from wine and to let the hair grow long.

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Variants

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Nazarite , Nazarites , Nazirite , Nazirites , Naziritism , Naziritisms

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Etymology

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From the Hebrew word nazir (dedicated one).

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Trivia

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1. The Nazarite vow was traditionally taken for a specific period of time, but some individuals chose to live as Nazarites for their entire lives.

2. The Nazarite's hair was considered sacred and was not allowed to be cut under any circumstances.

3. The Nazarite was also required to avoid contact with dead bodies.

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1. Samson: A well-known Nazarite in the Bible, known for his extraordinary strength.

2. John the Baptist: Some scholars believe that John the Baptist may have lived as a Nazarite.

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In ancient Israel, the Nazarite was a person who took a vow to separate himself from the world through various prohibitions, such as abstaining from wine and cutting his hair. This vow was often taken in honor of a deity or as a sign of mourning. The Nazarite is mentioned several times in the Hebrew Bible.

How to Memorize "nazarite"

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   - Imagine a person with long hair and dressed in ancient Israeli clothing, taking a vow to separate himself from the world.

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   - Associate the word 'Nazarite' with the concept of dedication and separation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym N-A-Z-A-R-I-T-E: Nazarite is a person who abstains from alcohol and grows his hair long.

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