Numbers 6:24–26: The Priestly Blessing Explained
The blessing in Numbers 6:24–26 is not a human wish but wording God himself supplied for the priests to speak over Israel. It asks for God's protection, favor, and peace, and it places his name on the people.
Numbers 6:22–27: The Priestly Blessing Explained
Numbers 6:22–27 records a blessing God himself commands and stands behind. The priests speak it, but the Lord is the one who keeps, favors and gives peace.