The clear scriptural indication is that it was God's presence that gave him his miraculous abilities. If we assume the uncut hair of a Nazarite, of itself, provides miraculous physical prowess, we then should expect others under the same criteria to have the same abilities.
The Bible, however, does not support this assumption. There exists no record of either man, however, performing any feat of superhuman strength. The hair of Samson begins to grow back after he is taken prisoner by the Philistines Judges He also begins to repent of what he had done.
While resting after being forced to entertain a large group of Philistines celebrating their victory over him, he utters what would become his last words. This prayer would not be necessary if his hair, which had grown back, was of itself the source of his strength.
Samson understood that his physical power came from the God he served and therefore asked him directly for one last chance to use it to fulfill his will. Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible states the following regarding this prayer. In closing, Samson was not born with some genetic defect or mutation that gave his hair the ability to impart superhuman strength. He was consecrated to God's service through the Nazarite vow.
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The Daniel Fast is a widely utilized fast based on the Biblical book of Daniel. It involves a 21 day ad libitum food intake period, devoid of animal products and preservatives, and inclusive of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. According to two passages in the Bible, Daniel fasted twice. During the first fast, he ate only vegetables and water to set himself apart for God. For a second fast mentioned in a later chapter, Daniel stopped eating meat, wine and other rich foods.
A principal reason that God created plant life was to provide a replenishable source of food for man and beast. Although it became permissible to eat meat after the great flood, it can be truly stated that plants and plant yield are the purest biblical foods. Jesus neither ate nor drank during his day fast in the wilderness.
The common fast was only during the daytime and after sunset, people could eat and drink during their fast. The Bible tells us specifically that Jesus fasted 40 days and 40 nights. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. Fasting is a spiritual discipline that is taught in the Bible.
Jesus expected His followers to fast, and He said that God rewards fasting. Fasting, according to the Bible, means to voluntarily reduce or eliminate your intake of food for a specific time and purpose.
The length of the fast also depends on what you are fasting. Furthermore, if you are abstaining merely from food, you can fast for longer.
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