Numbers 6:24
‘May the LORD bless you and keep you;
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:
In Context
23“Tell Aaron and his sons: This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them:
25may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;
Cross References
Deuteronomy 28:3You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country.
1 Samuel 2:9He guards the steps of His faithful ones, but the wicked perish in darkness; for by his own strength shall no man prevail.
Psalms 28:9Save Your people and bless Your inheritance; shepherd them and carry them forever.
Psalms 121:4Behold, the Protector of Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.
Psalms 134:3May the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth, bless you from Zion.
Isaiah 42:6“I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations,
Matthew Henry on Numbers 6:23-27
A Form of Benediction Appointed. ( b. c. 1490.) 22 And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, 23 Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise 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. Here, I. The priests, among other good offices which… Read the whole commentary →