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Speak to Aaron and to his sons, saying, On this wise you shall bless the children of Israel: you shall tell them,
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A Specific Priestly Duty
God specifically commands Aaron and his sons, the priests, to deliver this blessing. Commentators explain this was a unique and culminating function of their office, not a general instruction for all people. Jewish tradition even prescribed specific actions for the priests, such as lifting their hands and raising their voices.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel. —The occasions on which this blessing was used are not recorded. The …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Speak to Aaron, and to his sons Aaron and his sons that succeeded him in all after generations, being the persons th…
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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 …
