Numbers 6:24 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

May the LORD bless you and protect you:

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is the beginning of a beautiful blessing, asking God to give good things to someone and keep them safe from harm.

📚 Historical Context

This is the opening line of the famous Aaronic Blessing (also called the Priestly Blessing) that God gave to Moses for Aaron and his sons to speak over the people of Israel. It was part of the formal worship rituals in the wilderness tabernacle and later in the temple, representing God's desire to bless His people through their priests.

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On the first day of the first month, he began his journey from Babylon, and on the first day of the fifth month, he arrived in Jerusalem, because God's gracious hand was upon him.

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