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A God-Given Blessing
This verse introduces a blessing that originates directly from God, not from human sentiment. Commentators explain that God gave this specific formula to Moses for the priests to pronounce. This established blessing the people as a key, authoritative part of the priestly ministry, meant to be a formal declaration of God's favor.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 6:22–27
18th Century
Theologian
The priestly blessing () is appointed as a solemn form to be used by the priests exclusively, and in this function their office, as it were, culmin…
John Calvin
On Numbers 6:22
16th Century
Theologian
And the Lord spoke to Moses. A part of the priestly duties, which are constantly mentioned in the Law, is briefly set forth here. For God …
John Gill
On Numbers 6:22
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord spoke to Moses
At the same time perhaps that the above law was given concerning the Nazarites; though w…
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Matthew Henry
On Numbers 6:22–27
17th Century
Minister
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 …