Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them,
God appointed the priests to bless the people solemnly in His name. Though the priest himself can only beg, speaking as God's intercessor and by His command, the blessing carries a promise and the weight of authority. Christ fulfilled this office perfectly, and gospel ministers must follow the pattern.
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Commenting on Numbers 6:22-27
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, according to Deu 6:4; who are each of them concerned in the blessing of the Lord's people, the spiritual Israel of God; Jehovah the Father blesses with all spiritual blessings, with electing, adopting, justifying...
The threefold repetition of Jehovah expresses the great mystery of the Godhead: three persons, one God. The Father blesses and keeps; the Son is gracious; the Spirit gives peace. The blessing derives its virtue not from the priest's lips but from God Himself, who guarantees it.
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Commenting on Numbers 6:23-27