Lesson 67: Numbers 6:24
Numbers 6:24
The Blueprint — The Verse
The LORD bless you and keep you;
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The Context — The History
The Aaronic blessing was given for Israel's priests to speak over the congregation in the wilderness. Spoken blessings carried weight in patriarchal and tribal cultures as channels of divine favor.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
Numbers 6 outlines the Nazirite vow and then gives Aaron words to bless Israel. This opening line asks God to bless and guard his people—the first of three lines that form one of Scripture's best-known prayers.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Numbers 6:23
23“Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them:
Read the verse immediately before this lesson (Numbers 6:23) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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Numbers 6:25
25the Lord make his face shine on youand be gracious to you;
Read the verse immediately after this lesson (Numbers 6:25) to continue the passage.
Discussion
- What does it mean to receive God's blessing through community?
- How can you 'keep' someone in prayer this week?
- Who needs to hear a spoken blessing from you?