² “Speak to the Israelites and say to them: ‘If a man or woman wants to make a special vow^(A), a vow of dedication^(B) to the Lord as a Nazirite,^(C)

³ they must abstain from wine^(A) and other fermented drink and must not drink vinegar^(B) made from wine or other fermented drink. They must not drink grape juice or eat grapes^(C) or raisins.

⁵ You will become pregnant and have a son^(A) whose head is never to be touched by a razor^(B) because the boy is to be a Nazirite,^(C) dedicated to God from the womb. He will take the lead^(D) in delivering Israel from the hands of the Philistines.”