Numbers 6:22-27

A.(22) And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, (23) Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them,

B.

  1. (24) The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:

2. (25) The LORD make his face (06440) shine upon thee. and be gracious unto thee:

3.(26) The LORD lift up his countenance( 06440) upon thee, and give thee peace.

A’.(27) And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel; and I will bless them.

One thought on “Numbers 6:22-27”

  1. The priestly blessing by itself forms a verbal menorah (subset of chiasmus). In the menorah form, the consecutive “branches” go outward. I’d post a picture of this if I could.

    A Lift up His countenance upon thee
    B Make His face shine upon thee
    C Bless thee
    D The LORD – The LORD – The LORD
    C’ and Keep thee
    B’ and Be gracious unto thee
    C’ and Give thee peace

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