Nazarite
or Naz·i·rite
(among the ancient Hebrews) a person who had taken certain strict religious vows, usually for a limited period.
Rare. a Nazarene.
Rare. Christ.
Obsolete. a Christian.
Origin of Nazarite
1Other words from Nazarite
- Naz·a·rit·ic [naz-uh-rit-ik], /ˌnæz əˈrɪt ɪk/, adjective
Words Nearby Nazarite
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How to use Nazarite in a sentence
In like manner, the Nazarite separated himself from certain things, not merely in reality, but likewise by vow.
The Ordinance of Covenanting | John CunninghamA most important truth is here taught—that even unwitting contact with death might bring sin upon the Nazarite.
Separation and Service | James Hudson TaylorThe answer seems to be, that the voluntary part of Nazarite service lay first and chiefly in the surrender to become a Nazarite.
Separation and Service | James Hudson TaylorWhen the vows of the Nazarite were made lawfully, their matter was not indifferent.
The Ordinance of Covenanting | John CunninghamThe vows of the Nazarite were dutiful under the former dispensation.
The Ordinance of Covenanting | John Cunningham
British Dictionary definitions for Nazarite (1 of 2)
/ (ˈnæzəˌraɪt) /
another word for Nazarene (def. 1), Nazarene (def. 2)
British Dictionary definitions for Nazarite (2 of 2)
Nazirite
/ (ˈnæzəˌraɪt) /
a religious ascetic of ancient Israel
Origin of Nazarite
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