Aaron's Blessing

22 The Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 23 “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, Thus (A)you shall bless the people of Israel: you shall say to them,

24 The Lord (B)bless you and (C)keep you;
25 the Lord (D)make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;
26 the Lord (E)lift up his countenance[a] upon you and give you peace.

27 (F)“So shall they put my name upon the people of Israel, and I will bless them.”

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Footnotes

  1. Numbers 6:26 Or face

The Priestly Blessing

22 The Lord spoke to Moses: 23 “Tell Aaron and his sons how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them:

24 May Yahweh bless you and protect you;(A)
25 may Yahweh make His face shine on you
and be gracious to you;(B)
26 may Yahweh look with favor on you[a]
and give you peace.[b](C)

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

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Footnotes

  1. Numbers 6:26 Lit Lord lift His face to you
  2. Numbers 6:26 Or prosperity
  3. Numbers 6:27 Or put My name on