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Numbers 6:24
24“May the Lord bless you and protect you;
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Context of Numbers 6:24
22The Lord spoke to Moses: 23“Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you are to bless the Israelites. You should say to them, “May the Lord bless you and protect you; 25may the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; 26may the Lord look with favor on you and give you peace.”’
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יְבָרֶכְךָ֥ יְהוָ֖ה וְיִשְׁמְרֶֽךָ׃ סRead the interlinear
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Cross-references for Numbers 6:24
- Ruth 2:4Later, when Boaz arrived from Bethlehem, he said to the harvesters, “The Lord be with you.” “The Lord bless you,” they replied.
- Psalms 134:3May the Lord, Maker of heaven and earth, bless you from Zion.
- 1 Corinthians 14:16Otherwise, if you praise with the spirit, how will the outsider say “Amen” at your giving of thanks, since he does not know what you are saying?
- Ephesians 6:24Grace be with all who have undying love for our Lord Jesus Christ.
- Philippians 4:23The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
- Revelation 1:4John: To the seven churches in Asia. Grace and peace to you from the one who is, who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne,
- Psalms 91:11For he will give his angels orders concerning you, to protect you in all your ways.
- Psalms 121:4Indeed, the Protector of Israel does not slumber or sleep.
- Isaiah 27:3I am the Lord, who watches over it to water it regularly. So that no one disturbs it, I watch over it night and day.
- Isaiah 42:6“I am the Lord. I have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will hold you by your hand. I will watch over you, and I will appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations,
- John 17:11I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by your name that you have given me, so that they may be one as we are one.
- Philippians 4:7And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely. And may your whole spirit, soul, and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- 1 Peter 1:5You are being guarded by God’s power through faith for a salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.
- Jude 1:24Now to him who is able to protect you from stumbling and to make you stand in the presence of his glory, without blemish and with great joy,
Commentaries on Numbers 6:24
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 24The Lord bless thee - There are three forms of blessing here, any or all of which the priests might use on any occasion. The following is a verbal translation: - May Jehovah bless thee and preserve thee! May Jehovah cause his faces to shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee! May Jehovah lift up his faces upon thee, and may be put prosperity unto thee! This is a very comprehensive and excellent prayer, and may be paraphrased thus: - May God speak good…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 22-27Verses 22-27 The priestly blessing (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…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 22-27Verses 22-27 The priests were solemnly to bless the people in the name of the Lord. To be under the almighty protection of God our Saviour; to enjoy his favour as the smile of a loving Father, or as the cheering beams of the sun; while he mercifully forgives our sins, supplies our wants, consoles the heart, and prepares us by his grace for eternal glory; these things form the substance of this blessing, and the sum total of all blessings. In so rich a…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 24The first half of this verse asks for blessings like health, wealth, and fertility. The second half seeks protection from all kinds of dangers. This prayer is similar to the language in Psalms 121:3–8; 140:4; and 141:9. These sincere requests are still good examples for prayer and blessings that people can seek for everyone. The entire poem emphasizes the Lord as the source of all good things.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 23-2723-27. Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the congregation of Israel, &c.--This passage records the solemn benediction which God appointed for dismissing the people at the close of the daily service. The repetition of the name "Lord" or "Jehovah" three times, expresses the great mystery of the Godhead--three persons, and yet one God. The expressions in the separate clauses correspond to the respective offices of the…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Numbers 6
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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