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While they are Nazirites, they must not eat anything that comes from the grapevine, even the seeds or the skin.

“‘During the time they have ·promised [vowed] to ·belong to the [separate themselves to the] Lord, they must not cut their hair [C avoiding contact with dead matter]. They must be holy until this special time is over. They must let their hair grow long. During ·their special time of belonging [the time of their vow] to the Lord, Nazirites must not go near a dead body.

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As long as they remain under their Nazirite vow, they must not eat anything that comes from the grapevine, not even the seeds or skins.

“‘During the entire period of their Nazirite vow, no razor(A) may be used on their head.(B) They must be holy until the period of their dedication to the Lord is over; they must let their hair grow long.

“‘Throughout the period of their dedication to the Lord, the Nazirite must not go near a dead body.(C)

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