Numbers 6:24
‘May the Lord bless you and take care of you.
Free Bible Version
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. This is what they are to say:
25May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 28:3You will be blessed when you're in the town; you will be blessed when you're in the countryside.
1 Samuel 2:9He will take care of those who trust him, but the wicked vanish into the darkness, for people don't succeed through their own strength.
Psalms 28:9Save your people! Bless your “special possession”! Be their shepherd and carry them in your arms forever!
Psalms 121:4In fact he who watches over you doesn't take naps or fall asleep.
Psalms 134:3May the Lord bless you from Zion, he who made the heavens and the earth.
Isaiah 42:6“I, the Lord, have called you to demonstrate what's right, and I will hold your hand. I will take care of you, and give you as a sign of my agreement with the people and as 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 →