New Living Translation
Numbers 6:27
27Whenever Aaron and his sons bless the people of Israel in my name, I myself 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
25May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. 26May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.’ Whenever Aaron and his sons bless the people of Israel in my name, I myself 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 3:13But Moses protested, “If I go to the people of Israel and tell them, ‘The God of your ancestors has sent me to you,’ they will ask me, ‘What is his name?’ Then what should I tell them?”
- Exodus 6:3I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob as El-Shaddai—‘God Almighty’—but I did not reveal my name, Yahweh, to them.
- Exodus 34:5Then the Lord came down in a cloud and stood there with him; and he called out his own name, Yahweh.
- Deuteronomy 28:10Then all the nations of the world will see that you are a people claimed by the Lord, and they will stand in awe of you.
- 2 Chronicles 7:14Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.
- Isaiah 43:7Bring all who claim me as their God, for I have made them for my glory. It was I who created them.’”
- Jeremiah 14:9Are you also confused? Is our champion helpless to save us? You are right here among us, Lord. We are known as your people. Please don’t abandon us now!”
- Daniel 9:18“O my God, lean down and listen to me. Open your eyes and see our despair. See how your city—the city that bears your name—lies in ruins. We make this plea, not because we deserve help, but because of your mercy.
- Matthew 28:19Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
- Numbers 23:20Listen, I received a command to bless; God has blessed, and I cannot reverse it!
- Genesis 12:2I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others.
- Genesis 32:26Then the man said, “Let me go, for the dawn is breaking!” But Jacob said, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.”
- 1 Chronicles 4:10He was the one who prayed to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and expand my territory! Please be with me in all that I do, and keep me from all trouble and pain!” And God granted him his request.
- Psalms 5:12For you bless the godly, O Lord; you surround them with your shield of love.
- Psalms 67:7Yes, God will bless us, and people all over the world will fear him.
- Psalms 115:12The Lord remembers us and will bless us. He will bless the people of Israel and bless the priests, 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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