Numbers 6:23

²¹ This is the law of the Nazirite who vows his offering to the LORD for his separation, in addition to whatever else he can afford; he must fulfill whatever vow he makes, according to the law of his separation.”

²² Then the LORD said to Moses,

“Tell Aaron and his sons: This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them:

²⁴ ‘May the LORD bless you and keep you;

²⁵ may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

Compare

BSB: “Tell Aaron and his sons: This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them:
KJV: Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them,
WEB: “Speak to Aaron and to his sons, saying, ‘This is how you shall bless the children of Israel.’ You shall tell them,
ASV: Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel: ye shall say unto them,
DARBY: Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel: saying unto them,
BLB: “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, this is the way You⁺ shall bless the sons of Israel. Say to them,

ÅB: Tal til Aron og hans sønner og si: Slik skal dere si når dere velsigner Israels barn:
OTB: "Tal til Aron og hans sønner og si: 'Slik skal dere velsigne israelittene. Si til dem:
B1930: Tal til Aron og hans sønner og si: Således skal I si når I velsigner Israels barn:

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

1 Chronicles 23:13
The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.
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Deuteronomy 21:5
And the priests, the sons of Levi, shall come forward, for the LORD your God has chosen them to serve Him and pronounce blessings in His name and to give a ruling in every dispute and case of assault.
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Genesis 48:20
So that day Jacob blessed them and said: “By you shall Israel pronounce this blessing: ‘May God make you like Ephraim and Manasseh.’” So he put Ephraim before Manasseh.
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Hebrews 7:1
This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,
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Luke 24:50–51
When Jesus had led them out as far as Bethany, He lifted up His hands and blessed them.
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Genesis 27:27–29
So he came near and kissed him. When Isaac smelled his clothing, he blessed him and said: “Ah, the smell of my son is like the smell of a field that the LORD has blessed.
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Hebrews 11:20–21
By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning the future.
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Genesis 28:3–4
May God Almighty bless you and make you fruitful and multiply you, so that you may become a company of peoples.
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