“All the days of his separation shall he eat nothing that is made of the vine tree, from the kernels even to the husk.”
He shall separate himself from wine and strong drink — the Nazirite's first restriction prohibits grape fermentation products (wine, vinegar) and strong drink (shechar), including any byproduct of the grape. The grape restriction symbolizes renunciation of natural pleasure and worldly indulgence.
COMMUNITY REFLECTIONS
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