EGW WritingsNumbers 6

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 16 (1901)

Ms 112, 1901

16LtMs, Ms 112, 1901, par. 5

In the time of Moses, the Nazarites were instructed not to use wine or strong drink: “And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When either man or woman shall separate themselves to vow a vow of a Nazarite, to separate themselves unto the Lord: he shall separate himself from wine and strong drink, neither shall he drink any liquor of grapes, nor eat moist grapes, or dried. All the days of his separation shall he eat nothing that is made of the vine tree, from the kernels even to the husk.” [Numbers 6:1-4.]

Sketches from the Life of Paul

Chapter 20—Paul a Prisoner

LP 214.2

On the following day Paul proceeded to comply with the counsel of the elders. There were among the believers in Jerusalem at that time four persons who were under the Nazarite vow, [Numbers 6.] the term of which had nearly expired. Certain sacrifices for purification were yet to be offered, which were so costly as to be impossible for a very poor man. It was considered by the Jews a pious act for a wealthy man to defray the necessary expenses and thus assist his poorer brethren to complete their vow. This, Paul had consented to do for the four Christian Nazarites. The apostle himself was poor, working with his own hands for his daily bread, yet he willingly incurred this expense, and accompanied the Nazarites to the temple to unite with them in the ceremonies of the seven days of purification.

The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 38—Paul a Prisoner

AA 406.1

On the following day Paul began to carry out the counsel of the elders. The four men who were under the Nazarite vow (Numbers 6), the term of which had nearly expired, were taken by Paul into the temple, “to signify the accomplishment of the days of purification, until that an offering should be offered for every one of them.” Certain costly sacrifices for purification were yet to be offered.

From Trials to Triumph

Chapter 38—Paul’s Brethren Give Him Bad Advice

TT 212.3

On the following day Paul began to carry out the counsel of the elders. The four men under the Nazarite vow (see Numbers 6) were taken by Paul into the temple. Those who advised Paul to take this step had not considered the great peril to which he would thus be exposed. He had visited many of the world’s largest cities and was well known to thousands who had come to Jerusalem to attend the feast. Among these were men filled with bitter hatred for Paul. For him to enter the temple on a public occasion was to risk his life. For several days he was apparently unnoticed; but as he was talking with a priest concerning the sacrifices to be offered, he was recognized by some Jews from Asia.

Testimonies for the Church, vol. 6

Chapter 44—The Observance of the Sabbath

6T 351.1

“The Lord bless thee, and keep thee:
The Lord make His face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:
The Lord lift up His countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
And they shall put My Name upon the children of Israel;
And I will bless them.” Numbers 6:22-27.

Testimony Treasures, vol. 3

The Observance of the Sabbath

3TT 17.3

The fourth commandment alone of all the ten contains the seal of the great Lawgiver, the Creator of the heavens and the earth. Those who obey this commandment take upon themselves His name, and all the blessings it involves are theirs. “The Lord spake unto Moses, saying, Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them, “The Lord bless thee, and keep thee:
The Lord make His face shine upon thee, and be gracious
unto thee:
The Lord lift up His countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
And they shall put My Name upon the children of Israel;
And I will bless them.” Numbers 6:22-27.

The Ministry of Healing

Rejoicing

MH 285.5

“In a land of corn and wine;
Yea, His heavens drop down dew.
Happy art thou, O Israel:
Who is like unto thee, a people saved by the Lord,
The shield of thy help,
And that is the sword of thy excellency!” Numbers 6:23; 6:24-27, A.R.V.; Deuteronomy 33:25-29, R.V.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 15 (1900)

Lt 162, 1900

15LtMs, Lt 162, 1900, par. 15

Holiness to the Lord is the badge of God’s people. The blessing of God is pronounced upon those who keep holy the day which He has set apart. “The Lord spake unto Moses, saying, Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, ... saying unto them, The Lord bless thee and keep thee; the Lord make his face to shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee; the Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel, and I will bless them.” [Numbers 6:23-27.]

Sons and Daughters of God

We Choose Our Associates Carefully, June 5

SD 163.1

Put my name upon the children of Israel, and I will bless them. Numbers 6:27.

The Ministry of Healing

Learning by Imparting

MH 404.6

“Put My name upon the children of Israel; and I will bless them.” Numbers 6:27.