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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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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…
Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 6:23
19th Century
Bishop
On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel. —The occasions on which this blessing was used are not recorded. The …
John Gill
On Numbers 6:23
17th Century
Pastor
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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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 …