Numbers 6:24
Numbers 6:24 in Multiple Translations
‘May the LORD bless you and keep you;
The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:
Jehovah bless thee, and keep thee:
May the Lord send his blessing on you and keep you:
‘May the Lord bless you and take care of you.
The Lord blesse thee, and keepe thee,
'Jehovah bless thee and keep thee;
‘The LORD bless you, and keep you.
The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:
The Lord bless thee, and keep thee.
‘I desire that Yahweh will bless you and protect you,
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 6:24
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Numbers 6:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
יְבָרֶכְ/ךָ֥
יְהוָ֖ה
וְ/יִשְׁמְרֶֽ/ךָ
יְבָרֶכְ/ךָ֥
bârak
H1288
to bless
V-Piel-Juss-3ms | Suff
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
וְ/יִשְׁמְרֶֽ/ךָ
shâmar
H8104
to keep
Conj | V-Qal-Juss-3ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 6:24
יְבָרֶכְ/ךָ֥
bârak
H1288
"to bless"
V-Piel-Juss-3ms | Suff
To bless means to praise or honor God, often by kneeling in worship. In the Bible, people bless God and God blesses people, showing favor and care for them, as seen in the story of Abraham and his descendants.
Definition: 1) to bless, kneel 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to kneel 1a2) to bless 1b) (Niphal) to be blessed, bless oneself 1c) (Piel) to bless 1d) (Pual) to be blessed, be adored 1e) (Hiphil) to cause to kneel 1f) (Hithpael) to bless oneself 2) (TWOT) to praise, salute, curse Aramaic equivalent: be.rakh (בְּרַךְ "to bless" H1289)
Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank. See also: Genesis 1:22; Deuteronomy 24:19; Job 2:9.
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
וְ/יִשְׁמְרֶֽ/ךָ
shâmar
H8104
"to keep"
Conj | V-Qal-Juss-3ms | Suff
To keep or obey means to protect, attend to, or guard something, like keeping a promise or watching over someone, as seen in the commands to observe the Sabbath.
Definition: : obey/observe 1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to keep, have charge of 1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life 1a2a) watch, watchman (participle) 1a3) to watch for, wait for 1a4) to watch, observe 1a5) to keep, retain, treasure up (in memory) 1a6) to keep (within bounds), restrain 1a7) to observe, celebrate, keep (sabbath or covenant or commands), perform (vow) 1a8) to keep, preserve, protect 1a9) to keep, reserve 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be on one's guard, take heed, take care, beware 1b2) to keep oneself, refrain, abstain 1b3) to be kept, be guarded 1c) (Piel) to keep, pay heed 1d) (Hithpael) to keep oneself from
Usage: Occurs in 440 OT verses. KJV: beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man). See also: Genesis 2:15; Deuteronomy 11:1; 1 Kings 14:8.
Study Notes — Numbers 6:24
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- Numbers 6:24 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 6:24
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 6:24
- Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 6:24
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 6:24
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 6:24
- Sermons on Numbers 6:24
Context — Aaron’s Blessing
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Thessalonians 5:23 | Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. |
| 2 | Psalms 121:4–7 | Behold, the Protector of Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The LORD is your keeper; the LORD is the shade on your right hand. The sun will not strike you by day, nor the moon by night. The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul. |
| 3 | Philippians 4:7 | And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. |
| 4 | Jude 1:24 | Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished in His glorious presence, with great joy— |
| 5 | Isaiah 42:6 | “I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations, |
| 6 | Deuteronomy 28:3–6 | You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country. The fruit of your womb will be blessed, as well as the produce of your land and the offspring of your livestock— the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks. Your basket and kneading bowl will be blessed. You will be blessed when you come in and blessed when you go out. |
| 7 | Psalms 91:11 | For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. |
| 8 | John 17:11 | I will no longer be in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to You. Holy Father, protect them by Your name, the name You gave Me, so that they may be one as We are one. |
| 9 | Psalms 134:3 | May the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth, bless you from Zion. |
| 10 | Ruth 2:4 | Just then Boaz arrived from Bethlehem and said to the harvesters, “The LORD be with you.” “The LORD bless you,” they replied. |
Numbers 6:24 Summary
This verse, Numbers 6:24, is a beautiful expression of God's desire to bless and care for us. The Lord wants to bring good things into our lives and keep us safe from harm, just like a loving parent. As we trust in God's goodness and love, we can experience His blessing and peace, as promised in Psalm 23:4 and Philippians 4:7. By seeking a personal relationship with God and obeying His commands, we can receive His blessing and live a life that honors Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the Lord to 'bless' us?
The Lord's blessing, as seen in Numbers 6:24, involves His favor and care, which can bring joy, peace, and prosperity into our lives, as also mentioned in Psalm 1:1-3 and Deuteronomy 28:1-14.
How does the Lord 'keep' us?
The Lord keeping us, as stated in Numbers 6:24, refers to His protection and preservation, where He watches over us and guards us from harm, similar to what is described in Psalm 121:7-8 and Jude 1:24.
Is this verse only for the Israelites?
Although Numbers 6:24 was originally given to the Israelites, the principles of God's blessing and keeping are applicable to all believers, as we are all part of God's family through faith in Jesus Christ, as seen in Galatians 3:26-29 and Ephesians 2:19-22.
How can we receive this blessing?
We can receive God's blessing by putting our trust in Him, obeying His commands, and seeking a personal relationship with Him, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6 and John 15:7-10.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need God's blessing and keeping today?
- How can I trust in God's goodness and care, even when I face challenges and difficulties?
- What does it mean for me to 'abide' in God's love and care, as described in John 15:1-17, and how can I apply this to my daily life?
- In what ways can I be a blessing to others, as a reflection of God's blessing in my own life, as seen in Matthew 5:13-16 and Acts 4:32-37?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 6:24
The Lord bless thee,.... Jehovah, Father, Son, and Spirit; the word "Jehovah" being three times used, and a different accent put to each word, denoting three distinct persons and one Jehovah,
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 6:24
Bless thee, i.e. bestow upon you all manner of blessings, temporal and spiritual. Compare . Keep thee, i.e. continue his blessings to thee, and preserve thee in and to the use of them; keep thee from sin and its bitter effects.
Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 6:24
Numbers 6:24 The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:Ver. 24. The Lord bless thee.] Here some observe the mystery of the holy Trinity. See it explained in 2 Corinthians 13:14.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 6:24
Verse 24. The Lord bless thee] There are three forms of blessing here, any or all of which the priests might use on any occasion. The following is a verbal translation: - 1. May Jehovah bless thee and preserve thee! 2. May Jehovah cause his faces to shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee! 3. May Jehovah lift up his faces upon thee, and may be put prosperity unto thee! This is a very comprehensive and excellent prayer, and may be paraphrased thus: - 1. May God speak good unto thee, by giving thee his excellent promises! (See Clarke on Genesis 2:3.) May he preserve thee in the possession of all the good thou hast, and from all the evil with which thou art threatened! 2. May the Holy Trinity illuminate thy heart, giving thee the true knowledge of thyself and of thy Maker; and may he show thee his graciousness in pardoning thy sins, and supporting thy soul! 3.
May God give thee communion with the Father, Son, and Spirit, with a constant sense of his approbation; and grant thee prosperity in thy soul, and in all thy secular affairs! This I suppose to be the spirit and design of this form of benediction. Others will doubtless interpret it after their manner. Several wise and learned men believe that the mystery of the Holy Trinity is not obscurely hinted at in it. God the FATHER blesses and keeps his followers. God the SON is gracious unto sinners in remitting their offences, which he died to blot out. God the HOLY SPIRIT takes of the things which are Christ's, and shows them unto genuine Christians, and diffuses the peace of God in their hearts. In a word, Christ, the gift of the Father by the energy of the Holy Spirit, came to bless every one of us by turning us away from our iniquities. 1. EVERY genuine Christian is a true Nazarite. He is separated from the world, and dedicated solely to the service of God. 2.
His life is a life of self-denial; he mortifies and keeps the flesh in obedience to the Spirit. 3. All this enters into the spirit of his baptismal vow; for in that he promises to renounce the devil and all his works, the pomps and vanities of this wicked world, and all the sinful lusts of the flesh-to keep God's holy word and commandments, and to walk in the same all the days of his life. 4. The person who is faithful has the blessing of God entailed upon him. Thus shall ye bless the children of Israel, &c., &c. See Clarke on Numbers 6:5 and "Numbers 6:7".
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 6:24
24. Bless thee — This priestly benediction touchingly individualizes the whole congregation by the use of the singular pronoun.
Sermons on Numbers 6:24
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The Crushing of Christ by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher begins by illustrating a horrifying scenario where a person's family is brutally murdered and the murderer is pardoned by a loving and compassionate ju |
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Faith in Perfection by C.H. Spurgeon | The sermon transcript discusses the importance of the cross as the watchword for believers. It emphasizes that the strength in battle and the boast in victory come from the cross. |
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(Biographies) William Tyndale by John Piper | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of justification by grace through faith alone, apart from works of the law. He emphasizes that this concept is at the heart of |
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The Knowledge of God by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of bringing the message of God's word to a divided and violent world. He questions whether the revelation of God at Mount Sina |
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The Depth of the Gospel - Part 1 by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the crushing and breaking of individuals, symbolized by a mass falling upon their heads. However, the ground miraculously opens up and swall |
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The Cost of Not Following Christ by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of preaching the true gospel of Christ and calling people to repentance and faith. He highlights that the evidence of true co |
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Learning to Pray in the Spirit and the Word (Part Two) by John Piper | In this sermon by John Piper, he emphasizes the importance of understanding the "how" question in Christianity. He explains that while theologians may excel at answering the "why" |