Numbers 6:23

Translations

Modern

“Tell Aaron and his sons: This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them:

Traditional

Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them,

Literal

“Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, this is the way You shall bless the sons of Israel. Say to them,

Latin

Loquere Aaron et filiis ejus: Sic benedicetis filiis Israël, et dicetis eis:

Original

Hebrew

English

“Tell Aaron and his sons: This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them:

Notes

Numbers 6:22–27

The priestly blessing connects to the themes of worship and purity in chapters 5–6. It is a prayer where priests ask for God's blessings for Israel. As representatives of God, priests had the duty to pray (compare Leviticus 9:23; Deuteronomy 10:8). This prayer is similar to the high priestly prayer of Jesus in John 17.

Theme notes and profiles

Blessing The Grace of God The Priestly Blessing

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1 Chronicles 23:13
The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.
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So that day Jacob blessed them and said: “By you shall Israel pronounce this blessing: ‘May God make you like Ephraim and Manasseh.’” So he put Ephraim before Manasseh.
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And the priests, the sons of Levi, shall come forward, for the LORD your God has chosen them to serve Him and pronounce blessings in His name and to give a ruling in every dispute and case of assault.
Hebrews 7:1
This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,
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Hebrews 11:20–21
By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning the future.
2 John 1:3
Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, will be with us in truth and love.
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When Jesus had led them out as far as Bethany, He lifted up His hands and blessed them.
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Then Joseph brought in his father Jacob and presented him before Pharaoh, and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.
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Genesis 14:19–20
…and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,
Leviticus 9:22–23
Aaron lifted up his hands toward the people and blessed them. And having made the sin offering, the burnt offering, and the peace offering, he stepped down.

People

Aaron: Moses' brother, first high priest of Israel Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Bless, Blessing Deuteronomy, Book of Numbers, Book of

Topics

Aaron: His Benedictions Upon the People Benedictions: Divinely Appointed Benedictions: Levitical, Forms of Intercession of Man with God Jesus, the Christ: Priesthood of: Blesses Priest: Duties of Pronounce Benedictions Priests: Services of Blessing the People the High Priest Christ: Blesses

Numbers 6:23

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