“Tell Aaron and his sons: This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to 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 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
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...