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A Glimpse of the Trinity
Multiple commentators (Barnes, Gill, Henry) highlight that the full priestly blessing repeats "Jehovah" three times. They see this as a significant Old Testament foreshadowing of the Trinity, directly connecting it to the New Testament blessing involving the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit found in 2 Corinthians 13:14.
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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 6:24
16th Century
Theologian
The Lord bless you. Blessing is an act of His genuine liberality, because the abundance of all good things is derived to us from His favor…
John Gill
On Numbers 6:24
17th Century
Pastor
The Lord bless you
Jehovah, Father, Son, and Spirit; the word "Jehovah" being three times used, and a different ac…
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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 …