He shall not make himself unclean for his father, or for his mother, for his brother, or for his sister, when they die; because his separation to God is on his head.
He shall not make himself unclean for his father or for his mother, for his brother or for his sister, when they die,.... Aben Ezra adds also, for his wife, and for his daughter, and for others; what even the priests of the Lord, the common priests might do, a Nazarite might not, not come near any of his relations when dead, as to touch...
Num 6:6-8 Because the Nazarite wore the diadem of his God upon his head in the growth of his hair, and was holy to the Lord during the whole period of his consecration, he was to approach no dead person during that time, not even to defile himself for his parents, or his brothers and sisters, when they died, according to the law laid down...
Commenting on Numbers 6:6-8
The Nazarite vow distinguishes those who profess greater strictness and zeal in religion than their neighbors. Some were lifelong Nazarites by divine appointment or parental dedication; this law concerns those who bind themselves voluntarily for a season. A woman might take this vow under the conditions given. These separated ones devoted themselves to the Lord's service, to the study of His law, and to devotion.
AI summary
Commenting on Numbers 6:1-21