Num 6:27 | TNotes | STEP | 6:27 The priests were the mediators of God’s covenant with Israel, so their duty was to pray for God’s people and invoke his blessing on them. Jesus has the same role in relation to the church (see Rom 8:34 ; Heb 2:17-18 ; 4:14-16 ).

bRom 8:34►

cHeb 2:17-18►

d4:14-16►

‏ Numbers 6:27

6:27 ^a The priests were the mediators of God’s covenant with Israel, so their duty was to pray for God’s people and invoke his blessing on them. Jesus has the same role in relation to the church (see Rom 8:34 ^b; Heb 2:17-18 ^c; 4:14-16 ^d).