Num 6:23 | MHM | STEP | v. 23 : The priests are to bless the people of Israel in the name of the Lord . This is one of their important tasks (Deut. xxi. 5 ). When the priest blesses, he stands with raised hands, facing the people, acting as God’s mouth. The blessing is a way for God to encourage and comfort His people. People should respect the blessing, knowing it comes from God, not just from the priest.

‏ Numbers 6:23

v. 23: The priests are to bless the people of Israel in the name of the Lord. This is one of their important tasks (Deut. xxi. 5 ^a). When the priest blesses, he stands with raised hands, facing the people, acting as God’s mouth. The blessing is a way for God to encourage and comfort His people. People should respect the blessing, knowing it comes from God, not just from the priest.