Numbers 6:23

23 "Speak to Aharon and to his sons, saying, 'This is how you shall bless the children of Yisra'el.' You shall tell them,

Numbers 6:23 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 6:23

Speak unto Aaron, and unto his sons
Aaron and his sons that succeeded him in all after generations, being the persons that were in a public manner to bless the people of Israel, they are particularly addressed, see ( Deuteronomy 10:8 ) ( 21:5 ) ( 1 Chronicles 23:12 ) ;

saying, on this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel;
in such manner and with such words as after expressed; standing upon an eminence, lifting up their hands on high, spreading out their fingers, and raising their voices, and pronouncing the blessing in the Hebrew language, in the name of Jehovah, with their face towards the people; all which, according to the Jewish writers ^F4, were to be strictly observed;

saying unto them;
as follows.

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FOOTNOTES:

F4 Maimon. Hilchot Neshiut Cappim. c. 14. sect. 11. Gersom in loc.

Numbers 6:23 In-Context

21 "This is the law of the Nazir who vows, and of his offering to the LORD for his separation, besides that which he is able to get. According to his vow which he vows, so he must do after the law of his separation."

22 The LORD spoke to Moshe, saying,

23 "Speak to Aharon and to his sons, saying, 'This is how you shall bless the children of Yisra'el.' You shall tell them,

24 'The LORD bless you, and keep you.

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