Numbers 6:23 net — “Tell Aaron and his sons,‘This is the way you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them:

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"“Tell Aaron and his sons,‘This is the way you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them:"

— Numbers 6:23, NET Bible

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Numbers 6 — Context

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then the priest must wave them as a wave offering before the LORD; it is a holy portion for the priest, together with the breast of the wave offering and the thigh of the raised offering. After this the Nazirite may drink wine.’

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“This is the law of the Nazirite who vows to the LORD his offering according to his separation, as well as whatever else he can provide. Thus he must fulfill his vow that he makes, according to the law of his separation.”

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The Priestly Benediction The LORD spoke to Moses:

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“Tell Aaron and his sons,‘This is the way you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them:

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“The LORD bless you and protect you;

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The LORD make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you;

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The LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.”’

Numbers 6:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 6:23 say?
Numbers 6:23 in the NET Bible reads: ““Tell Aaron and his sons,‘This is the way you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them:”
Where is Numbers 6:23 in the Bible?
Numbers 6:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 6, verse 23.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 6:23.
What translation should I read Numbers 6:23 in?
Numbers 6:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Numbers 6:23?
Numbers 6:23 reads (NET): ““Tell Aaron and his sons,‘This is the way you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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