23 “Speak to Aaron and to his sons, saying, ‘In this way (A)you shall bless the sons of Israel. You are to say to them:

24 The Lord (B)bless you, and [a](C)keep you;

25 The Lord (D)cause His face to shine on you,
And (E)be gracious to you;

26 The Lord (F)lift up His face to you,
And (G)give you peace.’

27 So they shall [b](H)invoke My name on the sons of Israel, and then I will bless them.”

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Footnotes

  1. Numbers 6:24 Or watch over; or take care of
  2. Numbers 6:27 Lit put

23 “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, ‘This is the way you shall bless the Israelites. Say to them:

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The Lord bless you, and keep you [protect you, sustain you, and guard you];

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The Lord make His face shine upon you [with favor],
And be gracious to you [surrounding you with lovingkindness];

26 
The Lord lift up His countenance (face) upon you [with divine approval],
And give you peace [a tranquil heart and life].’

27 So Aaron and his sons shall put My name upon the children of Israel, and I will bless them.”

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