the Second Week after Easter
Click here to join the effort!
Read the Bible
Amplified Bible
Numbers 6:23
Bible Study Resources
Concordances:
- Nave'sDictionaries:
- AmericanEncyclopedias:
- CondensedParallel Translations
"Speak to Aharon and to his sons, saying, 'This is how you shall bless the children of Yisra'el.' You shall tell them,
Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them,
"Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, ‘You will bless the Israelites: You will say to them:
"Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you should bless the Israelites. Say to them:
"Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is the way you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them:
"Speak to Aaron and to his sons, saying, 'In this way you shall bless the sons of Israel. You are to say to them:
Speake vnto Aaron and to his sonnes, saying, Thus shal ye blesse the childre of Israel, and say vnto them,
"Speak to Aaron and to his sons, saying, ‘Thus you shall bless the sons of Israel. You shall say to them:
"When Aaron and his sons bless the people of Israel, they must say:
"Speak to Aharon and his sons, and tell them that this is how you are to bless the people of Isra'el: you are to say to them,
Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel: saying unto them,
"Tell Aaron and his sons that when they bless the Israelites, this is what they should say:
"Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, Thus you shall bless the people of Israel: you shall say to them,
Speak to Aaron and to his sons and say to them, Thus you shall bless the children of Israel, saying to them,
to tell Aaron and his sons to use the following words in blessing the people of Israel:
“Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you are to bless the Israelites. You should say to them,
Speak to Aaron and to his sons, saying, In this way you shall bless the sons of Israel, saying to them:
Speake vnto Aaron and his sonnes, and saye: Thus shal ye saye vnto the childre of Israel, whan ye blesse them.
Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel: ye shall say unto them,
Say to Aaron and his sons, These are the words of blessing which are to be used by you in blessing the children of Israel; say to them,
Speake vnto Aaron and his sonnes, saying: On this wyse ye shall blesse the chyldren of Israel, and say vnto them:
'Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying: On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel; ye shall say unto them:
Speake vnto Aaron, and vnto his sonnes, saying, On this wise ye shall blesse the children of Israel, saying vnto them:
Speak to Aaron and to his sons, saying, Thus ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying to them,
Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel; ye shall say unto them,
"Tell Aaron and his sons: This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them:
Speke thou to Aaron and to hise sones, Thus ye schulen blesse the sones of Israel, and ye schulen seie to hem,
`Speak unto Aaron, and unto his sons, saying, Thus ye do bless the sons of Israel, saying to them,
Speak to Aaron and to his sons, saying, On this wise you shall bless the sons of Israel: you shall say to them,
Speak to Aaron and to his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying to them,
"Speak to Aaron and to his sons, saying, 'This is how you shall bless the children of Israel.' You shall tell them,
"Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, "This is the way you shall bless the children of Israel. Say to them:
"Tell Aaron and his sons to bless the people of Israel with this special blessing:
"Say to Aaron and his sons, ‘This is the way you should bring good to the people of Israel. Say to them,
Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, Thus you shall bless the Israelites: You shall say to them,
Speak unto Aaron, and unto his sons saying Thus, shall ye bless the sons of Israel, - saying unto them:
Say to Aaron and his sons: Thus shall you bless the children of Israel, and you shall say to them:
"Say to Aaron and his sons, Thus you shall bless the people of Israel: you shall say to them,
"Speak to Aaron and to his sons, saying, 'Thus you shall bless the sons of Israel. You shall say to them:
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Genesis 14:19, Genesis 14:20, Genesis 24:60, Genesis 27:27-29, Genesis 28:3, Genesis 28:4, Genesis 47:7, Genesis 47:10, Genesis 48:20, Leviticus 9:22, Leviticus 9:23, Deuteronomy 10:8, Deuteronomy 21:5, Deuteronomy 33:1, Joshua 8:33, 1 Chronicles 23:13, Luke 24:50, Luke 24:51, Romans 1:7, 1 Corinthians 1:3, 2 Corinthians 13:14, Hebrews 7:1, Hebrews 7:7, Hebrews 11:20, Hebrews 11:21, 1 Peter 1:2, 2 Peter 1:2, 2 Peter 1:3, 2 John 1:3
Reciprocal: Exodus 39:43 - blessed them 1 Samuel 2:20 - blessed 1 Kings 8:55 - blessed 1 Chronicles 16:2 - he blessed 2 Chronicles 6:3 - blessed 2 Chronicles 30:27 - the priests Psalms 118:26 - we have Isaiah 3:12 - lead thee Isaiah 9:16 - led of them Daniel 9:17 - cause Luke 1:21 - General Galatians 6:16 - peace
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Speak unto Aaron, and unto his sons,.... Aaron and his sons that succeeded him in all after generations, being the persons that were in a public manner to bless the people of Israel, they are particularly addressed, see Deuteronomy 10:8;
saying, on this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel; in such manner and with such words as after expressed; standing upon an eminence, lifting up their hands on high, spreading out their fingers, and raising their voices, and pronouncing the blessing in the Hebrew language, in the name of Jehovah, with their face towards the people; all which, according to the Jewish writers d, were to be strictly observed;
saying unto them; as follows.
d Maimon. Hilchot Neshiut Cappim. c. 14. sect. 11. Gersom in loc.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The priestly blessing (compare Ecclus. 36:17) is appointed as a solemn form to be used by the priests exclusively, and in this function their office as it were culminates (compare Leviticus 9:22 note). God Himself provides a formula, through which from time to time, as His people by obedience place themselves in true and right relationship to Him, the authorised mediators may pronounce and communicate His special blessing to them. It was a Jewish tradition that this blessing was given at the close of the daily sacrifice.
The structure of the blessing is remarkable. It is rhythmical, consists of three distinct parts, and mounts by gradual stages to that peace which forms the last and most consummate gift which God can give His people.
From a Christian point of view, and comparing the counterpart benediction of 2 Corinthians 13:14, it is impossible not to see shadowed forth the doctrine of the Holy Trinity (compare Isaiah 6:3; Matthew 28:19). And the three several sets of terms correspond fittingly to the office of the Three Persons in Their gracious work for the redemption of man.
Numbers 6:24
The Lord bless thee, and keep thee - The second clause here, as in the other three verses, defines more closely the general tenor of the preceding one. The singular number, which is observed throughout, indicates that the blessing is conferred on Israel âcollectively.â
Numbers 6:25
Make his face shine - This is an enhancement of the preceding benediction. âThe face of Godâ imports not merely Godâs good will in general, but His active and special regard. With the âfaceâ or âeye of the Lord accordingly is connected alike the judicial visitation of the wicked. Psalms 34:16, and His mercies to the righteous Psalms 4:6.
Numbers 6:26
Lift up his countenance upon thee - i. e. especially direct His thought and care toward thee: compare 2 Kings 9:32, and similar phrases in Genesis 43:29; Genesis 44:21. Through such loving providence alone could the peace of God in which the blessing closes be given.
Numbers 6:27
Put my name upon the children of Israel - i. e. pronounce My Sacred Name over them in blessing them. God will give effect to the benediction pronounced by the priests.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Numbers 6:23. On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel — The prayer which God makes for his followers, and puts into their mouth, we are sure must be right; and to it, when sincerely, faithfully, and fervently offered, we may confidently expect an answer. If he condescended to give us a form of blessings or a form of prayer, we may rest assured that he will accept what he himself has made. This consideration may produce great confidence in them who come with either prayer or praise to the throne of grace, both of which should be, as far as circumstances will admit, in the very words of Scripture; for we can readily attach a consequence to the words of God, which we shall find difficult to attach to the best ordered words of men. Take with you words, and turn unto the Lord. What words? Why those which God immediately puts into their mouths. Take away all iniquity, and receive us graciously; so will we render the calves of our lips; we shall then give the sacrifices of which our lips have spoken, when we made our vows unto thee. See Hosea 14:2.
