Numbers 6:22-27

Priestly blessing

22 The LORD spoke to Moses:

23 Tell Aaron and his sons: You will bless the Israelites as follows. Say to them:

24 The LORD bless you and protect you.

25 The LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.

26 The LORD lift up his face to you and grant you peace.

27 They will place my name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.

Numbers 6:22-27 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO NUMBERS 6

In this chapter is given the law concerning Nazarites, Nu 6:1,2; which directs what they were to abstain from, from drinking wine, or any strong liquors, from shaving their heads, and defiling themselves with the dead, Nu 6:3-8; and in case of a defilement, directions are given what offerings a Nazarite should bring to be offered for him, Nu 6:9-12; and when the time of his Nazariteship was up, an account is given of what rites and ceremonies should then be performed, Nu 6:13-21; and the chapter is concluded with the form of blessing the children of Israel, to be used by Aaron and his sons, Nu 6:22-27.