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THE PRIESTLY BENEDICTION (Numbers 6:22-27).
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Numbers 6:22-27
The Pulpit Commentary on Numbers 6:22-27
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Matthew Henry on Numbers 6:22-27Numbers 6:22-27 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryThe priests were solemnly to bless the people in the name of the Lord. To be under the almighty protection of God our Saviour; to enjoy his favour as the smile of a loving Father, or as the cheering beams of the sun; wh…A Form of Benediction Appointed. (b. c. 1490.)Numbers 6:22-27 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleA FORM OF BENEDICTION APPOINTED. (B. C. 1490.) Here, I. The priests, among other good offices which they were to do, are appointed solemnly to bless the people in the name of the Lord, Numbers 6:23. It was part of their…The Pulpit Commentary on Numbers 6:22Numbers 6:22 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe Lord spake unto Moses. It is a matter of mere conjecture at what point of time this command was given. As it concerned the priests and their daily ministration, it would be natural to suppose that it was given at th…The Pulpit Commentary on Numbers 6:22-27Numbers 6:22-27 · The Pulpit CommentaryTHE BLESSING OF GOD ALMIGHTY In this benediction we have spiritually the love of God, and the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, as imparted unto us in the kingdom of heaven, into which…The Pulpit Commentary on Numbers 6:22-27Numbers 6:22-27 · The Pulpit CommentaryTHE BENEDICTION So far as I have observed, the blessing of the people has less consideration bestowed upon it than any other of the stated ordinances of Divine service. It is seldom made the subject of discourse from th…The Pulpit Commentary on Numbers 6:22-27Numbers 6:22-27 · The Pulpit CommentaryTHE PRIESTLY BLESSING I. CERTAIN NOTEWORTHY POINTS IN REGARD TO THIS BLESSING. 1. One of the special duties of the priests was to be the medium of blessing (Deuteronomy 21:5). The priests had much to do with slaughter a…
commentaryMatthew Henry on Numbers 6:22-27The priests were solemnly to bless the people in the name of the Lord. To be under the almighty protection of God our Saviour; to enjoy his favour as the smile of a loving Father, or as the cheering beams of the sun; wh…Matthew HenrycommentaryA Form of Benediction Appointed. (b. c. 1490.)A FORM OF BENEDICTION APPOINTED. (B. C. 1490.) Here, I. The priests, among other good offices which they were to do, are appointed solemnly to bless the people in the name of the Lord, Numbers 6:23. It was part of their…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Numbers 6:22-26THE BENEDICTION THROUGH THE PRIESTS A beautiful and touching benediction, and more beautiful for the place in which we come upon it. It is found in the midst of stern commandments and restrictions, minute specifications…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Numbers 6:22The Lord spake unto Moses. It is a matter of mere conjecture at what point of time this command was given. As it concerned the priests and their daily ministration, it would be natural to suppose that it was given at th…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Numbers 6:22-27THE BLESSING OF GOD ALMIGHTY In this benediction we have spiritually the love of God, and the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, as imparted unto us in the kingdom of heaven, into which…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Numbers 6:22-27THE BENEDICTION So far as I have observed, the blessing of the people has less consideration bestowed upon it than any other of the stated ordinances of Divine service. It is seldom made the subject of discourse from th…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Numbers 6:22-27THE PRIESTLY BLESSING I. CERTAIN NOTEWORTHY POINTS IN REGARD TO THIS BLESSING. 1. One of the special duties of the priests was to be the medium of blessing (Deuteronomy 21:5). The priests had much to do with slaughter a…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Numbers 6:23On this wise ye shall bless. In Le Numbers 9:22 it is recorded that Aaron blessed the people, first by himself from the brazen altar of sacrifice, and afterwards in conjunction with Moses, when they came out of the tabe…Joseph S. Exell and contributors