In the Hebrew Bible, a nazirite or nazarite, (in Hebrew: נזיר, nazir), refers to one who voluntarily took a vow described in {bibleverse||Numbers|6:1–21|HE}. `Nazarite` comes from the Hebrew word nazir meaning `consecrated` or `separated`. This vow required the man or woman to: After following these requirements for a designated period... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazirite
(from Hebrew nazar, `to abstain from,` or `to consecrate oneself to`), among the ancient Hebrews, a sacred person whose separation was most commonly ... [3 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/n/20