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Números 6:23
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Habla a Aarón y a sus hijos, y diles: "Así bendeciréis a los hijos de Israel. Les diréis:
Habla a Aarn y a sus hijos, y diles: As bendeciris a los hijos de Israel, dicindoles:
Habla a Aarn y a sus hijos, y diles: As bendeciris a los hijos de Israel, dicindoles:
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 “collectively.”
Numbers 6:25
Make his face shine - This is an enhancement of the preceding benediction. “The face of God” imports not merely God’s good will in general, but His active and special regard. With the “face” or “eye 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.
