Monday, April 29, 2019

The Long Haired Nazarite Rulers


The Nazarite rulers are mentioned many times in our bible; however the current day translations do not show everywhere they are mentioned.  Jesus was a Nazarite and fulfilled the laws of the Nazarite.  Other Nazarites were Joseph, the High Priests, Sampson, King Saul, King Joash, and Saint Paul.





First we will review the bible verses regarding the Nazarites, then we will review old newspapers and then we will look at old oil paintings to find out as much as possible about these Nazarites.

The Bible Verses regarding the Nazarites


Below are just some of the verses that refer to Nazarites in the bible.  There are actually more if you research the original languages.  I show the original Greek, Latin and block Hebrew for key words.

Genesis – Jacob Israel Blesses Joseph the Nazarite


The first time the word ‘Nazarite’ is used in the bible in regards to Jacob’s blessing for Joseph in the Latin and block Hebrew bibles.  The Greek Septuagint uses an equivalent word ‘hēgéomai’.  Both Nazarite and hēgéomai refer to someone who is a leader and may hold a title; a prince, of regal power, governor, viceroy, chief, leading as respects influence, controlling in counsel, overseers or leaders of the churches.

Joseph was the first born of Rachel and he became a ruler.  

“the blessings of thy father and thy mother--it has prevailed above the blessing of the lasting mountains, and beyond the blessings of the everlasting hills; they shall be upon the head of Joseph, and upon the head of the brothers of whom he took the lead [ G2233 ἡγέομαι (hēgéomai); to lead, that is, command (with official authority) .” Sep Gen 49:26  

“The blessings of thy father are strengthened with the blessings of his fathers: until the desire of the everlasting hills should come; may they be upon the head of Joseph, and upon the crown of the Nazarite among his brethren.” DR Gen 49:26

“benedictiones patris tui confortatae sunt benedictionibus patrum eius donec veniret desiderium collium aeternorum fiant in capite Ioseph et in vertice nazarei inter fratres suos” LV Gen 49:26

“The blessings of thy father have prevailed above the blessings of my progenitors unto the utmost bound of the everlasting hills: they shall be on the head of Joseph, and on the crown of the head of him that was separate [H5139 nazir; one consecrated, devoted, as a  prince, a Nazirite derived from H5144 nazar; consecrate, separating, self] from his brethren.” KJV Gen 49:26






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Exodus – Levitical High Priest Nazarites


The law required that during the ceremony of consecrating (dedication to our Father in Heaven) a crown in the shape of a head band (open on top) be placed on the high priest’s head and then oil was smeared on his head (anointing).  The Greek Septuagint calls this crown a mitre, the Latin calls this crown a tiara, and the block Hebrew calls this crown a ‘nezer’ which implies Nazariteship.

“And thou shalt put the mitre [μίτραν (mítra); A headband, a snood (Old English snōd “headdress, fillet, snood”)] on his head; and thou shalt put the plate, even the Holiness, on the mitre.  And thou shalt take of the anointing oil, and thou shalt pour it on his head, and shalt anoint him, and thou shalt bring his sons, and put garments on them.” Sep Exo 29:6-8

“And thou shalt put the mitre upon his head, and the holy plate upon the mitre, And thou shalt pour the oil of unction upon his head: and by this rite shall he be consecrated.” DR Exo 29:6-7

“et pones tiaram [tiara, crown for high priest] in capite [head] eius et lamminam [thin piece of metal] sanctam [sacred, holy] super [above] tiaram tiaram [tiara, crown for high priest]”  LV Exo 29:6

“And thou shalt put the mitre upon his head, and put the holy crown [H5145 nezer; consecration, crown, hair, separation, Naziriteship derived from H5144 nazar; consecrate, separating, self] upon the mitre.” KJV Exo 29:6

The chapter and verses for these verses are ordered different between the Septuagint and Latin.  I was unable to find verses Exo 36:39-40 in the original Greek on this site I have been linking to; I was able to find the Greek in my hard copy of the Brenton Septuagint. 

“And they made the golden plate, a dedicated thing of the sanctuary, of pure gold; and he wrote upon it graven letters as of a seal, Holiness to the Lord. And they put it on the border of blue, so that it should be on the mitre above, as the Lord commanded Moses.” Sep Exo 36:38-40 

“And they fastened it to the mitre with a violet fillet, as the Lord had commanded Moses.” DR Exo 39:30

“et strinxerunt eam cum mitra [mitre, headband, turban] vitta hyacinthine [flowers that come in different colors] sicut praecepit Dominus Mosi”  LV Exo 39:30

“And they made the plate of the holy crown [H5145 nezer; consecration, crown, hair, separation, Naziriteship derived from H5144 nazar; consecrate, separating, self] of pure gold, and wrote upon it a writing, like to the engravings of a signet, Holiness to the Lord. And they tied unto it a lace of blue [H8504 tekeleth; violet], to fasten it on high upon the mitre; as the Lord commanded Moses.”  KJV Exo 39:30-31

Leviticus – The Consecration & Holiness of the Nazarites


Below are laws for the consecration of Aaron and His Sons that relate to wearing a crown that reflects Nazariteship.

“And he put the mitre on his head [G2776 κεφαλή (kephalthe) head of men and women, a corner stone that units two walls, ruler, lord], and put upon the mitre in front the golden plate, the most holy thing, as the Lord commanded Moses.” Sep Lev 8:9

“He put also the mitre upon his head: and upon the mitre over the forehead, he put the plate of gold, consecrated with sanctification, as the Lord had commanded him.” DR Lev 8:9

“cidarim [diadem (ornamental headband worn as a badge of royalty), tiara, headdress] quoque texit caput et super eam contra frontem posuit lamminam auream consecratam in sanctificationem sicut praeceperat ei” Dominus LV Lev 8:9

“And he put the mitre [H4702 mitsnepheth; diadem, mitre, a tiara for king or high priest] upon his head; also upon the mitre, even upon his forefront, did he put the golden plate, the holy crown [H5145 nezer; consecration, crown, hair, separation, Naziriteship derived from H5144 nazar; consecrate, separating, self]; as the Lord commanded Moses.” KJV Lev 8:9

Leviticus chapter 21 reflects the laws to keep the priests of Nazarites holy, clean and set apart (separate). 

“And he shall not go forth out of the sanctuary, and he shall not profane the sanctuary of his God, because the holy anointing oil of God is upon him: I am the Lord.” Lev 21:12 

“Neither shall he go out of the holy places, lest he defile the sanctuary of the Lord, because the oil of the holy unction of his God is upon him. I am the Lord.” DR Lev 21:12

“nec egredietur de sanctis ne polluat sanctuarium Domini quia oleum sanctae unctionis Dei sui super eum est ego Dominus” LV Lev 21:12

“Neither shall he go out of the sanctuary, nor profane the sanctuary of his God; for the crown [H5145 nezer; consecration, crown, hair, separation, Naziriteship derived from H5144 nazar; consecrate, separating, self] of the anointing oil of his God is upon him: I am the Lord.” KJV Lev 21:12

The law requires that the high priest and kings wear a beard.  I point this out because of the newspaper articles below discuss beards and also to point out that Jesus must have had a beard.

“And ye shall not shave your head for the dead with a baldness on the top; and they shall not shave their beard, neither shall they make gashes on their flesh.” Sep Lev 21:5 

Numbers – The Law of the Nazarite


Below is the full law regarding the ‘Law of the Nazarite’.  Jesus did fulfill this law and the notes in the 1599 version of the Geneva Bible confirm this. 

“And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: Speak to the children of Israel, and thou shalt say to them: When a man, or woman, shall make a vow to be sanctified, and will consecrate themselves to the Lord: They shall abstain from wine, and from every thing that may make a man drunk. They shall not drink vinegar of wine, or of any other drink, nor any thing that is pressed out of the grape: nor shall they eat grapes either fresh or dried. All the days that they are consecrated to the Lord by vow: they shall eat nothing that cometh of the vineyard, from the raisin even to the kernel. All the time of his separation no razor shall pass over his head, until the day be fulfilled of his consecration to the Lord. He shall be holy, and shall let the hair of his head grow. All the time of his consecration he shall not go in to any dead, Neither shall he make himself unclean, even for his father, or for his mother, or 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 shall be holy to the Lord. But if any man die suddenly before him: the head of his consecration shall be defiled: and he shall shave it forthwith on the same day of his purification, and again on the seventh day. And on the eighth day he shall bring two turtles, or two young pigeons to the priest in the entry of the covenant of the testimony. And the priest shall offer one for sin, and the other for a holocaust, and shall pray for him, for that he hath sinned by the dead: and he shall sanctify his head that day : And shall consecrate to the Lord the days of his separation, offering a lamb of one year for sin: yet so that the former days be made void, because his sanctification was profaned. This is the law of consecration. When the days which he had determined by vow shall be expired, he shall bring him to the door of the tabernacle of the covenant, And shall offer his oblation to the Lord: one he lamb of a year old without blemish for a holocaust, and one awe lamb of a year old without blemish for a sin offering, and one ram without blemish for a victim of peace offering, A basket also of unleavened bread, tempered with oil, and wafers without leaven anointed with oil, and the libations of each: And the priest shall present them before the Lord, and shall offer both the sin offering and the holocaust. But the ram he shall immolate for a sacrifice of peace offering to the Lord, offering at the same time the basket of unleavened bread, and the libations that are due by custom. Then shall the hair of the consecration of the Nazarite, be shaved off before the door of the tabernacle of the covenant: and he shall take his hair, and lay it upon the fire, which is under the sacrifice of the peace offerings. And shall take the boiled shoulder of the ram, and one unleavened cake out of the basket, and one unleavened wafer, and he shall deliver them into the hands of the Nazarite, after his head is shaven. And receiving them again from him, he shall elevate them in the sight of the Lord: and they being sanctified shall belong to the priest, as the breast, which was commanded to be separated, and the shoulder. After this the Nazarite may drink wine. This is the law of the Nazarite, when he hath vowed his oblation to the Lord in the time of his consecration, besides those things which his hand shall find, according to that which he had vowed in his mind, so shall he do for the fulfilling of his sanctification. And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: Say to Aaron and his sons: Thus shall you bless the children of Israel, and you shall say to them: The Lord bless thee, and keep thee. The Lord shew his face to thee, and have mercy on thee. The Lord turn his countenance to thee, and give thee peace. And they shall invoke my name upon the children of Israel, and I will bless them.” DR Numbers 6:1-27

The Greek word hagneia is equivalent to the block Hebrew word H5139 nazir or H5145 nezer.  The equivalent Latin word is sanctificentur (sanctified)). A Nazarite is dedicated to our Father in Heaven to be pure and free of sin. A Nazarite is to be separated from uncleanness and sin.
“speak to the children of Israel, and thou shalt say to them, Whatsoever man or woman shall specially vow a vow to separate oneself with purity [G47 ἁγνεία (hagneia); cleanliness, chastity, purity, sinlessness of life] to the Lord” Sep Num 6:2 

“Speak to the children of Israel, and thou shalt say to them: When a man, or woman, shall make a vow to be sanctified, and will consecrate themselves to the Lord:” DR Num 6:2

“loquere ad filios Israhel et dices ad eos vir sive mulier cum fecerit votum ut sanctificentur [I consecrate; make holy; set aside for sacred or ceremonial use, I purify, I free from sin] et se voluerint [wish, want, intend] Domino consecrare [To consecrate or dedicate]” LV Num 6:2

“Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When either man or woman shall separate themselves to vow a vow [promise to do something for or give something to our Father in Heaven] of a Nazarite [H5139 nazir; one consecrated, devoted, as a  prince, a Nazirite derived from H5144 nazar; consecrate, separating, self], to separate [5144b nazar: to be a Nazirite (separated, dedicated) derived from H5145 nezer; consecration, crown, hair, separation, Naziriteship derived from H5144 nazar; consecrate, separating, self] themselves unto the Lord:” KJV Num 6:2

A Nazarite is someone who has made a vow or promise to our Father in Heaven. 

“And he that has vowed [G2172 εὔχομαι (euchomai); to wish, pay ones vow, by implication, to pray to God] shall shave the head of his consecration by the doors of the tabernacle of witness, and shall put the hairs on the fire which is under the sacrifice of peace-offering.” Sep Num 6:18  

“tunc radetur nazareus ante ostium tabernaculi foederis caesarie consecrationis suae tolletque capillos eius et ponet super ignem qui est subpositus sacrificio pacificorum” LV Num 6:18

“And the Nazarite [H5145 nezer; consecration, crown, hair, separation, Naziriteship derived from H5144 nazar; consecrate, separating, self]] shall shave the head of his separation at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and shall take the hair of the head of his separation, and put it in the fire which is under the sacrifice of the peace offerings.” KJV Num 6:18

The law of the Nazarite is a vow of separation from sin and uncleanness.

“This is the law of the votary G2172 εὔχομαι (euchomai); to wish, vow, to pay one’s vow, by implication, to pray to God] who shall have vowed to the Lord his gift to the Lord, concerning his vow, besides what he may be able to afford according to the value of his vow, which he may have vowed according to the law of separation. Sep Num 6:21 

“This is the law of the Nazarite, when he hath vowed his oblation to the Lord in the time of his consecration, besides those things which his hand shall find, according to that which he had vowed in his mind, so shall he do for the fulfilling of his sanctification.” DR Num 6:21

“ista est lex nazarei [Nazarene] cum voverit oblationem suam Domino tempore consecrationis suae exceptis his quae invenerit manus eius iuxta quod mente devoverat ita faciet ad perfectionem sanctificationis suae” LV Num 6:21

“This is the law of the Nazarite [H5139 nazir; one consecrated, devoted, as a  prince, a Nazirite derived from H5144 nazar; consecrate, separating, self] who hath vowed, and of his offering unto the Lord for his separation, beside that that his hand shall get: according to the vow which he vowed, so he must do after the law of his separation.” KJV Num 6:21


Josephus – Sacred Vow of the Nazirites


Reflected below is the first century historian’s understanding of the vow of the Nazirites:

“Moreover, when any have made a sacred vow, I mean those that are called Nazirites, that suffer their hair to grow long, and use no wine, when they consecrate their hair, and offer it for a sacrifice, they are to allot that hair for the priests.  Such also as dedicate themselves to God, as a corban [an offering to God, especially in fulfilment of a vow], which denotes what the Greeks call a gift, when they are desirous of being freed from that ministration, are to lay down money for the priests; thirty shekels if it be a woman, and fifty if it be a man; but if any be too poor to pay the appointed sum, it shall be lawful for the priests to determine that sum as they think fit.” Ant 4.4.3; 72-73

Deuteronomy – Moses Blesses Joseph the Nazarite


When Moses blesses Joseph, the word ‘Nazarite’ or ‘Nazir’ or is used, according to the Latin Vulgate and block Hebrew.  The Greek Septuagint uses the word ‘doxazō’.  Therefore, both Jacob and Moses refer to Joseph as a Nazarite. 

“and of the fullness of the land in season: and let the things pleasing to him that dwelt in the bush come on the head of Joseph, and on the crown [G2776 κεφαλή (kephalthe) head of men and women, a corner stone that units two walls, ruler, lord] of him who was glorified [G1392 δοξάζω (doxazō); I glorify, honor, bestow glory on, to praise, to make renowned]above his brethren.” Sep Deu 33:16  

“And of the fruits of the earth, and of the fulness thereof. The blessing of him that appeared in the bush, come upon the head of Joseph, and upon the crown of the Nazarite among his brethren.” DR Deu 33:16

“et de frugibus terrae et plenitudine eius benedictio illius qui apparuit in rubo veniat super caput [caput; source, origin, vital part, leader, chief, capital city] Ioseph et super verticem nazarei inter fratres suos” DR Deu 33:16

“And for the precious things of the earth and fulness thereof, and for the good will of him that dwelt in the bush: let the blessing come upon the head [H7218 rosh: head] of Joseph, and upon the top of the head [H6936 qodqod; crown of the head] of him that was separated [H5139 nazir; one consecrated, devoted, as a  prince, a Nazirite derived from H5144 nazar; consecrate, separating, self] from his brethren.” KJV Deu 33:16

Judges – Sampson the Nazarite


Sampson was at birth a Nazarite.  He was the first born child of Saraa and Manue from the tribe of Dan.

“Now there was a certain man of Saraa, and of the race of Dan, whose name was Manue, and his wife was barren. And an angel of the Lord appeared to her, and said: Thou art barren and without children: but thou shalt conceive and bear a son. Now therefore beware and drink no wine nor strong drink, and eat not any unclean thing. Because thou shalt conceive and bear a son, and no razor shall touch his head: for he shall be a Nazarite of God, from his infancy, and from his mother's womb, and he shall begin to deliver Israel from the hands of the Philistines. And when she was come to her husband she said to him: A man of God came to me, having the countenance of an angel, very awful. And when I asked him who he was, and whence he came, and by what name he was called, he would not tell me. But he answered thus: Behold thou shalt conceive and bear a son: beware thou drink no wine, nor strong drink, nor eat any unclean thing: for the child shall be a Nazarite of God from his infancy, from his mother's womb until the day of his death.” DR Jud 13:2-7

All three versions of the bible do refer to Sampson as a Nazarite who will separate Israel from the Philistines.

“for behold, thou art with child, and shalt bring forth a son; and there shall come no razor upon his head [G2776 κεφαλή (kephalthe) head of men and women, a corner stone that units two walls, ruler, lord], for the child shall be a Nazarite [Ναζιραίον] to God from the womb; and he shall begin to save Israel from the hand of the Phylistines.” Sep Jdg 13:5 

“quia concipies et paries filium cuius non tanget caput [caput; source, origin, vital part, leader, chief, capital city] novacula erit enim nazareus Dei ab infantia sua et ex matris utero et ipse incipiet liberare Israhel de manu Philisthinorum” LV Jdg 13:5

“For, lo, thou shalt conceive, and bear a son; and no razor shall come on his head: for the child shall be a Nazarite [H5139 nazir; one consecrated, devoted, as a  prince, a Nazirite derived from H5144 nazar; consecrate, separating, self] unto God from the womb: and he shall begin to deliver Israel out of the hand of the Philistines.” KJV Jdg 13:5

In this verse Sampson explains that the source of his power and strength is his long hair.  The Brenton Septuagint does not use the word ‘Nazarite’ even though the original Greek did use the word.

“Then he told her all his heart, and said to her, A razor has not come upon my head [G2776 κεφαλή (kephalthe) head of men and women, a corner stone that units two walls, ruler, lord], because I have been a holy one of God [Nazarite, Ναζηραίος], from my mother's womb; if then I should be shaven, my strength will depart from me, and I shall be weak, and I shall be as all other men.” Sep Jdg 16:17

“Then opening the truth of the thing, he said to her: The razor hath never come upon my head, for I am a Nazarite that is to say, consecrated to God from my mother's womb: if my head be shaven, my strength shall depart from me, and I shall become weak, and shall be like other men.” DR Judges 16:17

“tunc aperiens veritatem rei dixit ad eam ferrum numquam ascendit super caput [caput; source, origin, vital part, leader, chief, capital city]  meum quia nazareus id est consecratus Deo sum de utero matris meae si rasum fuerit caput [caput; source, origin, vital part, leader, chief, capital city]  meum recedet a me fortitudo mea et deficiam eroque ut ceteri homines” LV Jdg 16:17

“That he told her all his heart, and said unto her, There hath not come a razor upon mine head; for I have been a Nazarite [H5139 nazir; one consecrated, devoted, as a  prince, a Nazirite derived from H5144 nazar; consecrate, separating, self] unto God from my mother's womb: if I be shaven, then my strength will go from me, and I shall become weak, and be like any other man [H120 adam].” KJV Jdg 16:17




2 Samuel – King Saul the Nazarite


King Saul, who was a descendant of Benjamin (1 Sam 9:1-2), was a Nazarite.  The verses below are in regards to King Saul’s death.  King Saul was killed by an Amalekite (2 Sa 18) which is descendant to Canaan.

“So I stood over him and slew him, because I knew he would not live after he was fallen; and I took the crown that was upon his head, and the bracelet that was upon his arm, and I have brought them hither to my lord.” Sep 2Sa 1:10  

“So standing over him, I killed him: for I knew that he could not live after the fall: and I took the diadem that was on his head, and the bracelet that was on his arm and have brought them hither to thee, my lord.” DR 2 Sa 1:10

“stansque super eum occidi illum sciebam enim quod vivere non poterat post ruinam et tuli diadema quod erat in capite eius et armillam de brachio illius et adtuli ad te dominum meum huc” 2 Sa 1:10

“So I stood upon him, and slew him, because I was sure that he could not live after that he was fallen: and I took the crown [H5145 nezer; consecration, crown, hair, separation, Naziriteship derived from H5144 nazar; consecrate, separating, self] that was upon his head, and the bracelet that was on his arm, and have brought them hither unto my lord.” KJV 2 Sa 1:10

2 Kings – King Joash (Jehoash )the Nazarite


Joash (Jehoash) a descendant of King David and Judah (1Ch 3:11) was anointed King in Judah.  Joash was also an ancestor of Jesus (Mat 1:9).

“And he brought forth the king's son, and put upon him the crown and gave him the testimony; and he made him king, and anointed him: and they clapped their hands, and said, Long live the king.” Sep 2 Ki 11:12 

“And he brought forth the king's son, and put the diadem upon him, and the testimony: and they made him king, and anointed him: and clapping their hands. they said, God save the king.” 2 Ki 11:12

“produxitque filium regis et posuit super eum diadema et testimonium feceruntque eum regem et unxerunt et plaudentes manu dixerunt vivat rex” LV 2 Ki 11:12

“And he brought forth the king's son, and put the crown [H5145 nezer; consecration, crown, hair, separation, Naziriteship derived from H5144 nazar; consecrate, separating, self] upon him, and gave him the testimony; and they made him king, and anointed him; and they clapped their hands, and said, God save the king.” KJV 2 Ki 11:12

Jeremiah – Judah must Cutoff Hair in Shame


The tribe of Judah had done evil and Jeremiah told them to cut off their hair as a way of outwardly showing shame for their evil deeds.  All three versions of the bible show that the word used was in reference to their hair meant leadership; however only the block Hebrew uses the word ‘nezer’ that refers to them as being Nazarites.

“Cut off thine hair [G2776 κεφαλή (kephalthe) head of men and women, a corner stone that units two walls, ruler, lord], and cast it away, and take up a lamentation on thy lips; for the Lord has reprobated and rejected the generation that does these things.  For the children of Juda have wrought evil before me, saith the Lord; they have set their abominations in the house on which my name is called, to defile it.” Sep Jer 7:29-30

“Cut off thy hair (see Latin, below), and cast it away: and take up a lamentation on high: for the Lord hath rejected and forsaken the generation of his wrath, Because the children of Juda have done evil in my eyes, saith the Lord.” DR Jer 7:29-30

“tonde [shave, shear, clip] capillum [head of hair, derived from caput; source, origin, vital part, leader, chief, capital city] tuum et proice et sume in directum planctum quia proiecit Dominus et reliquit generationem furoris sui.” LV Jer 7:29

“Cut off thine hair [H5145 nezer; consecration, crown, hair, separation, Naziriteship derived from H5144 nazar; consecrate, separating, self]], O Jerusalem, and cast it away, and take up a lamentation on high places; for the Lord hath rejected and forsaken the generation of his wrath.” KJV Jer 7:29

Lamentations – The Nazarites


In Jeremiah’s lamentation over the fall of Jerusalem he provides a description of the Nazarites leaders of Zion:

“Her Nazarites [Nazarites, Ναζαραίοι] were made purer than snow, they were whiter than milk, they were purified as with fire, their polishing was superior to sapphire stone.” Sep Lam 4:7  

“Zain. Her Nazarites were whiter than snow, purer than milk, more ruddy than the old ivory, fairer than the sapphire.” DR Lam 4:7

ZAI candidiores nazarei eius nive nitidiores lacte rubicundiores ebore” LV Lam 4:7

“Her Nazarites [H5139 nazir; one consecrated, devoted, as a  prince, a Nazirite derived from H5144 nazar; consecrate, separating, self] were purer than snow, they were whiter than milk, they were more ruddy in body than rubies, their polishing was of sapphire:” KJV Lam 4:7

Amos – Judgement of Israel


In Amos’ prophecy regarding the Judgement of Israel, Amos states our Father in Heaven judged the 10 tribes of Israel for giving wine to the Nazarites:

“And I took of your sons for prophets, and of your young men for consecration. Are not these things so, ye sons of Israel? saith the Lord. But ye gave the consecrated ones [G38 ἁγιασμός (hagiasmos); sanctification, holiness, the process of making or becoming holy, set apart (separate), sanctification, holiness, consecration] wine to drink; and ye commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not.” Sep Amo 2:11-12

“And I raised up of your sons for prophets, and of your young men for Nazarites. Is it not so, O ye children of Israel, saith the Lord? And you will present wine to the Nazarites: and command the prophets, saying: Prophesy not.” DR Amos 2:11-12

“et suscitavi de filiis vestris in prophetas et de iuvenibus [young] vestris nazarenos numquid non ita est filii Israhel dicit Dominus” LV Amos 2:11

“And I raised up of your sons for prophets, and of your young men for Nazarites [H5139 nazir; one consecrated, devoted, as a  prince, a Nazirite derived from H5144 nazar; consecrate, separating, self]. Is it not even thus, O ye children of Israel? saith the Lord. But ye gave the Nazarites wine to drink; and commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not.” KJV Amos 2:11-12


Matthew – Jesus the Nazarite


The first time the word Nazarite is used in the New Testament is in reference to Jesus being called a Nazarite.  Tyndall used the word ‘Nazarite’; however, the King James Authorized Version used the word ‘Nazarene’.  Our current day bibles state that Jesus lived at Nazareth; however the Old Testament and Josephus never mention a place called Nazareth.  I’m not sure what to make of this; it may have been a newly formed place where Nazarites gathered for learning and instruction.

“and wet and dwelt in a cite called Nazareth to fulfill yt which was spoken by ye Prophetes: he shalbe called a Nazarite.” Tyndall” Mat 2:23

“And coming he dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was said by prophets: That he shall be called a Nazarene.” DR Mat 2:23

“et veniens habitavit in civitate quae vocatur Nazareth ut adimpleretur quod dictum est per prophetas quoniam Nazareus [same word used in Num 6:18 above] vocabitur” LV Mat 2:23

“And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene.” KJV Mat 2:23

A book written in 1841 that shows a side by side comparison of scripture shows that Tyndale, Cranmer, Geneva, and Rheims all used the word ‘Nazarite’.  The 1611 King James Authorized Version was the first to use the word ‘Nazarene’. Therefore it would be easy to conclude that Jesus was fulfilling the laws of the Nazarites.





Source: 1841 -History of the English Bible & English Hexapla: Comparison of Six early New Testament versions - free Download at https://ia600302.us.archive.org/5/items/englishhexaplaex00schouoft/englishhexaplaex00schouoft.pdf

Acts – Saint Paul the Nazarite


In the ‘Acts of the Apostles’ Saint Paul is described as being a leader of the Nazarites.  Paul must have had longhair and have worn some sort of headband or crown in ordered to be identified as a Nazarite.  Here the Tyndale version of the bible uses the word Nazarite and the King James uses the word Nazarene.

“We have founde this ma a pestilent felowe and a mover of debate vnto all the Iewes thorowe out the worlde and a mayntayner of ye secte of the Nazarites  Tyndale Acts 24:5

“But that I be no further tedious to thee, I desire thee of thy clemency to hear us in few words. We have found this to be a pestilent man, and raising seditions among all the Jews [Judeans] throughout the world, and author of the sedition of the sect of the Nazarenes.” DR Acts 24:5

“invenimus hunc hominem pestiferum et concitantem seditiones omnibus Iudaeis in universo orbe et auctorem seditionis sectae Nazarenorum LV Acts 24:5

“For we have found this man a pestilent fellow, and a mover of sedition among all the Jews [Judeans] throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes:” KJV Acts 24:5

There are early oil paintings of Paul with longhair as shown below.  There are also many paintings of him with short hair. I am inclined though to think that he was a longhaired Nazarite.  I wonder if the halo above his head is a sign of being a Nazarite since they are supposed to wear some sort of crown or headband.







The 1841 English Hexapla does show that the Tyndale, Cranmer, Geneva, and Rheims bibles used the word Nazarites.  The King James Authorized Version was the first to use the word Nazarens.





1 Corinthians - St. Paul Regarding Hair Length


In Paul’s letter to the Corinthians he talks about the length hair.  The next time you read the entirety of 1 Corinthians chapter 11 picture Paul with long hair making these statements.  Paul is actually asking the Corinthians to judge or decide from themselves and he is asking them a question. 

 “Judge ye in yourselves: is it seemly that a woman pray unto God unveiled? Doth not even nature [G5449  phusis; natural sense, native conviction or knowledge, as opposed to what is learned by instruction and accomplished by training or prescribed by law] itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair [G2863 κομᾷ (komaó); to wear tresses of hair,  have long hair derived from κόμη (komé); head of hair], it is a dishonor to him? But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering. But if any man seemeth to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God.” 1 Cor 11:13-16

The Amish and Mennonite women never cut their hair and always cover their hair with a cap because of Paul’s statements here in 1 Corinthians. I visit with the Amish and Mennonite women personally and have discussed this with them.  The Mennonite women that I purchase my milk from states she has only trimmed her hair once and her daughter’s hair has never been trimmed.



Long Hair in the News


I did a search in the newspaper archives to see what could be learned and the articles are reflected below.



1856 news – Sensible Fashion







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1872 - The Baptism of Clovis the Long-haired King of the Franks







According to Wikipedia, Clovis was really interested in converting to Arian Christianity and his wife talked him into being a Catholic. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clovis_I


1878 news – Short Hair and Slavery





1885 news - Historical Items about Hair




1886 news – About Beards





1892 news –Ancient Hair Dressing




1898 news –As to Hairdressing






1900 news - Portia’s New York Letter


Below are only two paragraphs from this article.




1903 news – The Sabbath School regarding the Nazarite Vow









1907 news – Long Hair a Mark of Honor





Art Showing Historical Longhair Leaders


This section shows old oil painting I found that reflect men with long hair.  There were probably lots more long haired kings.

451 - Merovingian Dynasty


Merovech founded the Merovingian dynasty of ‘long haired kings ‘that ruled the Franks.  His famous grandson Clovis I (ruled c. 481–511) united all of Gaul under Merovingian rule.  According to British Israelism, Merovech is descendant to Judah’s son Zarah.






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400 to 600 AD – The Franks


These pictures show how the different ranks of people dressed and wore their hair.





Notice how the women of the lower rank style their hair so that it circles their head like a headband.





1002 AD – King Brian Boru of Ireland


High King of Ireland Brian Boru shown with longhair and beard. He is shown standing by King David’s harp and the Lions of Judah.



One of the earliest and most well-known depictions of Brian on the front piece of the 1723 publication of "The General History of Ireland" translation of Keating's " Foras feasa ar Éirinn" by Dermot O'Connor.

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1620 - William Bradford


William Bradford was a Mayflower Pilgrim and the colonial governor of the Plymouth colony.  He also was a judge, treasurer and chief magistrate.   William had shoulder length hair. 







1666 - William Penn


William Penn, who was a Nobleman, writer, colonial proprietor of Pennsylvania, had long hair.



Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:William_Penn_at_22_1666.jpg



1770 - Benjamin Franklin


Benjamin Franklin is always shown with longhair.





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1779 - French King Louis XVI


The French King Louis XV1 continued the traditions of the long haired Frankish kings.





Louis XVI, King of France and Navarre (1754-1793), wearing his grand royal costume in 1779.  Painted by Antoine-François Callet.



1789 - George Washington


George Washington had long hair and wore his hair in a ponytail.





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Conclusion


Maybe the hippies were right?  Bring back the head bands and long hair of the past.  Be dedicated to our Father who is in Heaven.  Men will then be like Sampson and will regain strength you once had.  I did notice that many of the Nazarites in the bible were first born; I do not believe that only the first born can be a Nazarite since I did not find that stated in the law.  I’m not sure that any of the groups of people below understand today what the longhair and headband represented.

Longhair and Headbands is the visual sign of the vow of separation from uncleanness and dedication to our Father in Heaven.





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