God’s Word Translation
Numbers 6:27
27“So whenever they use my name to bless the Israelites, I will bless them.”
Numbers 6:27 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel; and I will bless them.
- New International Version (NIV)“So they will put my name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.”
- English Standard Version (ESV)"So shall they put my name upon the people of Israel, and I will bless them."
- New King James Version (NKJV)“So they shall put My name on the children of Israel, and I will bless them.”
Context of Numbers 6:27
25The Lord will smile on you and be kind to you. 26The Lord will look on you with favor and give you peace.’ “So whenever they use my name to bless the Israelites, I will bless them.”
Read all of Numbers 6Numbers 6:27 word by word
וְשָׂמ֥וּ אֶת־שְׁמִ֖י עַל־בְּנֵ֣י יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל וַאֲנִ֖י אֲבָרֲכֵֽם׃ פRead the interlinear
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Cross-references for Numbers 6:27
- Exodus 3:13Then Moses replied to God, “Suppose I go to the people of Israel and say to them, ‘The God of your ancestors has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ What should I tell them?”
- Exodus 6:3I appeared to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob as God Almighty, but I didn’t make myself known to them by my name, the Lord.
- Exodus 34:5The Lord came down in a cloud and stood there with him and called out his name “the Lord.”
- Deuteronomy 28:10Then all the people in the world will see that you are the Lord’s people, and they will be afraid of you.
- 2 Chronicles 7:14However, if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves, pray, search for me, and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear ⌞their prayer⌟ from heaven, forgive their sins, and heal their country.
- Isaiah 43:7Bring everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made.
- Jeremiah 14:9Why should you be like someone taken by surprise, like a strong man who cannot help? You, O Lord, are among us. We are called by your name. Don’t leave us!
- Daniel 9:18Open your ears and listen, my God. Open your eyes and look at our ruins and at the city called by your name. We are not requesting this from you because we are righteous, but because you are very compassionate.
- Matthew 28:19So wherever you go, make disciples of all nations: Baptize them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
- Numbers 23:20I have received a command to bless. He has blessed, and I can’t change it.
- Genesis 12:2I will make you a great nation, I will bless you. I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.
- Genesis 32:26Then the man said, “Let me go; it’s almost dawn.” But Jacob answered, “I won’t let you go until you bless me.”
- 1 Chronicles 4:10Jabez prayed to the God of Israel, “Please bless me and give me more territory. May your power be with me and free me from evil so that I will not be in pain.” God gave him what he prayed for.
- Psalms 5:12You bless righteous people, O Lord. Like a large shield, you surround them with your favor.
- Psalms 67:7May God bless us, and may all the ends of the earth worship him.
- Psalms 115:12The Lord, who is ⌞always⌟ thinking about us, will bless us. He will bless the descendants of Israel. He will bless the descendants of Aaron.
Commentaries on Numbers 6:27
- 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. 27The priests were mediators of God’s covenant with Israel. A mediator is someone who stands between two parties to represent them. The priests stood between God and the people. Their duty was to pray for the people. They also spoke God’s blessing over them. In this way, they helped maintain the covenant relationship between God and Israel (see Romans 8:34; Hebrews 2:17–18; 4:14–16). He intercedes for believers, which means he prays for them before God. As…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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