The Priestly Blessing

22 The Lord spoke to Moses: 23 “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you are to bless the Israelites. You should say to them,

24 “May the Lord bless you and protect you;(A)
25 may the Lord make his face shine on you
and be gracious to you;(B)
26 may the Lord look with favor on you[a]
and give you peace.”’(C)

27 In this way they will pronounce my name over[b] the Israelites, and I will bless them.”

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Footnotes

  1. 6:26 Lit Lord lift his face to you
  2. 6:27 Or put my name on

On Blessing the Israelis

22 Later, the Lord told Moses, 23 “Teach Aaron and his sons to bless the Israelis:

24 May the Lord bless you
    and guard you.
25 May the Lord’s face enlighten you
    and bestow favor on you.
26 May the Lord turn to face you,
    lavishing peace on you!

27 They are to pour out my name to the Israelis while I continue to bless them.”

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The Priestly Blessing

22 The Lord said to Moses, 23 “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you are to bless(A) the Israelites. Say to them:

24 “‘“The Lord bless you(B)
    and keep you;(C)
25 the Lord make his face shine on you(D)
    and be gracious to you;(E)
26 the Lord turn his face(F) toward you
    and give you peace.(G)”’

27 “So they will put my name(H) on the Israelites, and I will bless them.”

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