Christmas Season · Solemnity of Mary: The Holy Mother of God · Year C
Numbers 6:22-27
The Priestly Blessing
January 1, 2028
Overview & Insights
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you.” (Numbers 6:24-25)
Why the Aaronic blessing occurs after the section on the Nazirite is not clear. Was it pronounced over the Nazirites at the beginning or the end of their vows? That is uncertain, though such blessings could occur after offering sacrifice (2 Sam. 6:18). In any event, the purpose of the blessings here is more general. Aaron’s blessing sums up God’s overall wish to bless his people, especially as they in turn strive for purity and dedication to him.
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Commentary
Commentary on Numbers 6:22-27 Working Preacher
Working Preacher's reading of the priestly blessing as a blessing for the journey.
Numbers 6 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
A verse by verse walkthrough of the Nazirite vow and the Aaronic blessing.
Numbers 6:22 Commentaries BibleHub
A side by side library of classic commentaries on the verse.
Numbers 6 (Gill's Exposition) StudyLight
Gill's full verse by verse notes on the blessing.
Numbers 6 Commentary Precept Austin
A devotional, cross-reference heavy walkthrough of the chapter.
The Holy Family Homily Notes Word on Fire · Bishop Barron
Bishop Barron's Catholic voice on the solemnity, reached from the Word on Fire homepage.
Background & Word Study
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What is the priestly blessing?
God gives Aaron and his sons the words with which to bless Israel, putting his name upon the people; it is the church's benediction to this day.
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