Aaronic Blessing

Introduction

Ketef Hinnom Dig

1979

Silver Scroll

Numbers 6:22–23 ESV

22 The Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 23 “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, Thus you shall bless the people of Israel: you shall say to them,

Numbers 6:24–26 ESV

24 The Lord bless you and keep you; 25 the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; 26 the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.

YHWH

Tetragrammaton

Oldest Evidence

Bless You

Blessing in the Pentateuch and more particularly in the Book of Numbers includes numerous descendants, fruitful land, good health, long life, protection from enemies, and God’s abiding presence.

Cole, R. D. (2000). Numbers (Vol. 3B, p. 129). Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers.

Keep You

Make His Face Shine

Be Gracious

Lift Up His Countenance

Give You Peace