Passage

A blessing spoken over Israel

Source and translation

World English Bible, Protestant Edition · Public domain · en

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²⁵The LORD make his face to shine on you, and be gracious to you.

Numbers 6:25World English Bible, Protestant Edition

The scene

Aaron and his sons are given words with which to bless the people of Israel.

To understand

The blessing asks for the Lord’s shining face and grace. It also asks for protection and peace; Moses is told that this places the Lord’s name on Israel.

A question

Who is instructed to speak this blessing over Israel?