Numbers 6:22-27

22 And the LORD spoke unto Moses, saying,

23 "Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, `In this way ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them:

24 The LORD bless thee and keep thee;

25 the LORD make His face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee;

26 the LORD lift up His countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.'

27 "And they shall put My name upon the children of Israel, 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.