Numbers 6:27
Numbers 6:27 in Multiple Translations
So they shall put My name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.”
And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel; and I will bless them.
So shall they put my name upon the children of Israel; and I will bless them.
So they will put my name on the children of Israel, and I will give them my blessing.
Whenever the priests bless the Israelites in my name, I will bless them.”
So they shall put my Name vpon the children of Israel, and I wil blesse them.
'And they have put My name upon the sons of Israel, and I — I do bless them.'
“So they shall put my name on the children of Israel; and I will bless them.”
And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel, and I will bless them.
And they shall invoke my name upon the children of Israel, and I will bless them.
Then Yahweh said, “If Aaron and his sons ask me to bless the Israeli people, truly I will bless them.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 6:27
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Numbers 6:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/שָׂמ֥וּ
אֶת
שְׁמִ֖/י
עַל
בְּנֵ֣י
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
וַ/אֲנִ֖י
אֲבָרֲכֵֽ/ם
וְ/שָׂמ֥וּ
sûwm
H7760
to set
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
שְׁמִ֖/י
shêm
H8034
name
N-ms | Suff
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
וַ/אֲנִ֖י
ʼănîy
H589
I
Conj | Pron
אֲבָרֲכֵֽ/ם
bârak
H1288
to bless
V-Piel-Imperf-1cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 6:27
וְ/שָׂמ֥וּ
sûwm
H7760
"to set"
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
This Hebrew word means to put or place something, and is used in many different ways in the Bible, such as to appoint or determine something. It is first used in Genesis to describe God's creation. In the KJV, it is translated as 'appoint' or 'set' in various contexts.
Definition: : make/establish 1) to put, place, set, appoint, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to put, set, lay, put or lay upon, lay (violent) hands on 1a2) to set, direct, direct toward 1a2a) to extend (compassion) (fig) 1a3) to set, ordain, establish, found, appoint, constitute, make, determine, fix 1a4) to set, station, put, set in place, plant, fix 1a5) to make, make for, transform into, constitute, fashion, work, bring to pass, appoint, give 1b) (Hiphil) to set or make for a sign 1c) (Hophal) to be set
Usage: Occurs in 550 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring, call (a name), care, cast in, change, charge, commit, consider, convey, determine, [phrase] disguise, dispose, do, get, give, heap up, hold, impute, lay (down, up), leave, look, make (out), mark, [phrase] name, [idiom] on, ordain, order, [phrase] paint, place, preserve, purpose, put (on), [phrase] regard, rehearse, reward, (cause to) set (on, up), shew, [phrase] stedfastly, take, [idiom] tell, [phrase] tread down, (over-)turn, [idiom] wholly, work. See also: Genesis 2:8; Leviticus 20:5; 1 Samuel 21:13.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
שְׁמִ֖/י
shêm
H8034
"name"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
וַ/אֲנִ֖י
ʼănîy
H589
"I"
Conj | Pron
This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.
Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 803 OT verses. KJV: I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. See also: Genesis 6:17; Leviticus 19:36; 1 Samuel 25:24.
אֲבָרֲכֵֽ/ם
bârak
H1288
"to bless"
V-Piel-Imperf-1cs | 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.
Study Notes — Numbers 6:27
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Context — Aaron’s Blessing
25may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;
26may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’
27So they shall put My name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.”
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Chronicles 7:14 | and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land. |
| 2 | Daniel 9:18–19 | Incline Your ear, O my God, and hear; open Your eyes and see the desolation of the city that bears Your name. For we are not presenting our petitions before You because of our righteous acts, but because of Your great compassion. O Lord, listen! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, hear and act! For Your sake, O my God, do not delay, because Your city and Your people bear Your name.” |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 28:10 | Then all the peoples of the earth will see that you are called by the name of the LORD, and they will stand in awe of you. |
| 4 | Psalms 115:12–13 | The LORD is mindful of us; He will bless us. He will bless the house of Israel; He will bless the house of Aaron; He will bless those who fear the LORD— small and great alike. |
| 5 | Ephesians 1:3 | Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms. |
| 6 | Psalms 5:12 | For surely You, O LORD, bless the righteous; You surround them with the shield of Your favor. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 14:9 | Why are You like a man taken by surprise, like a warrior powerless to save? Yet You are among us, O LORD, and we are called by Your name. Do not forsake us! |
| 8 | 1 Chronicles 4:10 | And Jabez called out to the God of Israel, “If only You would bless me and enlarge my territory! May Your hand be with me and keep me from harm, so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted the request of Jabez. |
| 9 | Genesis 32:29 | And Jacob requested, “Please tell me your name.” But he replied, “Why do you ask my name?” Then he blessed Jacob there. |
| 10 | Exodus 3:13–15 | Then Moses asked God, “Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is His name?’ What should I tell them?” God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’” God also told Moses, “Say to the Israelites, ‘The LORD, the God of your fathers—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob—has sent me to you.’ This is My name forever, and this is how I am to be remembered in every generation. |
Numbers 6:27 Summary
[This verse is about God promising to bless the Israelites when they are marked with His name, which symbolizes His ownership and care for them. It's like when we wear a name tag that shows who we belong to. God wants us to know we belong to Him and that He will take care of us, as seen in verses like Deuteronomy 28:1-14 where obedience to God's commands leads to blessing. By trusting in God and living according to His commands, we can experience His peace and joy, just like the Israelites were promised.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'put My name on the Israelites' in Numbers 6:27?
This phrase is a metaphor for claiming ownership and identity, similar to how God instructed the Israelites to wear tassels with a blue cord as a reminder of His commands in Numbers 15:37-41, and as seen in the context of the priestly blessing in Numbers 6:24-26.
How does the concept of 'putting God's name' on people relate to other parts of the Bible?
In the Bible, carrying God's name is a significant concept, as seen in 2 Chronicles 7:14 where God says 'if My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray...', indicating a deep connection between bearing God's name and experiencing His presence and blessings.
What is the nature of the blessing promised in Numbers 6:27?
The blessing promised here is rooted in God's gracious character, as seen in verses like Psalm 67:1 where God's face shines upon His people, giving them peace and joy, and in the context of Numbers 6, it follows the priestly blessing that invokes God's face to shine upon them, indicating a blessing of peace and prosperity.
How does this verse apply to believers today?
As believers, we are also called to bear God's name, as seen in Acts 11:26 where disciples were first called Christians, and through our relationship with Jesus Christ, we can experience the blessings and peace that come from being in His presence, as promised in John 14:27.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to 'bear God's name' in my daily life, and how can I reflect His character to those around me?
- How can I, like the Israelites, position myself to receive God's blessing and peace, as described in Numbers 6:24-27?
- In what ways can I practically live out the priestly blessing in my interactions with others, invoking God's face to shine upon them and giving them peace?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to experience God's blessing and peace, and how can I trust in His promise from Numbers 6:27?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 6:27
And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel,.... Call them by his name, the people of the Lord; call upon the name of the Lord to bless them, and pronounce the blessing on them in the name
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 6:27
i.e. Shall call them by my name, shall recommend them to me as my own people, and bless them and pray unto me for them as such; which is a powerful argument to prevail with God for them, and therefore hath been oft used by the prophets interceding for them, as ,19: compare . I will bless them; I will ratify their blessings, and give those blessings to the people which the priests pray for.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 6:27
27. They shall put my name — The name of a man is the medium in which his personality floats from mind to mind.
Sermons on Numbers 6:27
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(Pdf Book) the Royal Priesthood by Basilea Schlink | Basilea Schlink emphasizes the significance of the priestly ministry of blessing, illustrating how blessings can transform lives, as exemplified by Father Bodelschwingh's blessing |
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Hell-Shaking Prayer by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the importance of prayer, focusing on the story of Daniel who prayed fervently despite facing opposition and the threat of the lion's den. It highlights the |
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A Man of God by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon reflects on a 70-year journey of faith, witnessing various church tragedies and worldly events, yet remaining steadfast by looking up to Jesus, reading the Word, and fo |
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"Where Are the Praying People?" by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the speaker's strong desire to remain separate from the sinful influences of the world, committing to prayer, Bible reading, and standing against immorality. |
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Can We Have a Revival? by Oswald J. Smith | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story about his son who became a pastor after accepting Jesus as his Savior at the age of five. He emphasizes the importance of reachi |
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A Powerful Warning - Lest We Forget the Message by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the urgency of taking the Word of God seriously and being prepared for His soon coming. It calls for a return to intimacy with Christ, dependence on God, and |
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"America Rejecting the Light" by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon delves into the concept of God's potential withdrawal of protection from a nation that has been abundantly blessed but has turned away from Him. It explores the idea th |