![]() ![]() This was well illustrated during the reigns of some of their kings, such as Solomon and Hezekiah.- 1 Kings 4:20, 25 2 Chronicles 31:9, 10. ( Leviticus 26:3-6, 9) When they did, he proved true to his word. ![]() To benefit from the blessing contained in these verses, the Israelites had to obey Jehovah. According to one reference work, “the Hebrew word for peace ( shalom) does not refer simply to an absence of conflict, but to well-being and wholeness, both physically and spiritually.” “May Jehovah c lift up his face toward you and grant you peace.” Jehovah ‘lifts his face’ toward his worshippers by directing his loving attention to them and by giving them peace. b The phrase can also be translated: “May the LORD smile on you.” ( Numbers 6:25, New International Reader’s Version) Jehovah favors his people by showing them kindness, compassion, and mercy.- Isaiah 30:18. “May Jehovah make his face shine upon you, and may he favor you.” Asking God to “make his face shine upon” someone was a request for God to show his favor and approval to that person. This could indicate God’s desire to bless not only the nation as a whole but also each Israelite personally. ( Proverbs 10:22) In Numbers 6:24-26, each occurrence of the word rendered “you” is in the singular. “May Jehovah bless you and safeguard you.” Jehovah blesses his worshippers by protecting them, guiding them, and giving them success. a In verse 27 we read: “And they must place my name upon the people of Israel, that I may bless them.” Faithful priests obeyed that divine command. ( Numbers 6:22, 23) To Moses he said: “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is the way you should bless the people of Israel,’” after which God stated the words found at Numbers 6:24-26. ( Exodus 28:1) God is the Source of the blessing. If you believe that any review contained on our site infringes upon your copyright, please email us.These words are known as the priestly, or Aaronic, blessing-Aaron being Israel’s first high priest. All submitted reviews become the licensed property of Sheet Music Plus and are subject to all laws pertaining thereto.If you have any suggestions or comments on the guidelines, please email us. We cannot post your review if it violates these guidelines.Avoid disclosing contact information (email addresses, phone numbers, etc.), or including URLs, time-sensitive material or alternative ordering information.Please do not use inappropriate language, including profanity, vulgarity, or obscenity. Be respectful of artists, readers, and your fellow reviewers.Feel free to recommend similar pieces if you liked this piece, or alternatives if you didn't.Are you a beginner who started playing last month? Do you usually like this style of music? ![]()
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