Num 6:23-26 | 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 6:23-26

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.

v. 24-26: God gives the exact words for the blessing. It is special because God Himself tells the priests what to say. The blessing is personal: “The LORD bless thee.” Each person should be ready to receive it. The name “Jehovah” is repeated three times, which Christians understand as a sign of the Trinity (2 Cor. xiii. 14 ^b). The blessing asks for God’s protection (v. 24 ^c), His favor and love (“make his face shine upon thee” v. 25 ^d), and His peace (“lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace” v. 26 ^e). God’s blessing means He gives us good things, shows us love, and brings us peace and happiness (Ps. iv. 7, 8 ^f). He protects us (Ps. cxxi. 4 ^g), forgives us, and gives us true peace in life.

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