Aaron’s Benediction

22 Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 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

The Priestly Blessing

22 Then the Lord said to Moses, 23 “Tell Aaron and his sons to bless the people of Israel with this special blessing:

24 ‘May the Lord bless you
    and protect you.
25 May the Lord smile on you
    and be gracious to you.
26 May the Lord show you his favor
    and give you his peace.’

27 Whenever Aaron and his sons bless the people of Israel in my name, I myself will bless them.”

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