The priestly ble ing is appointed as a solemn form to be used by the priests exclusively, and in this function their office, as it were, culminates…

And the Lord lift up his countenance upon you
Show his face and favour, look cheerfully on his people, declare himse…

The priests were solemnly to bless the people in the name of the Lord. To be under the almighty protection of God our Saviour; to enjoy his favour …