Numbers 6:27
And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel; and I will bless them.
Original Language Analysis
וְשָׂמ֥וּ
And they shall put
H7760
וְשָׂמ֥וּ
And they shall put
Strong's:
H7760
Word #:
1 of 8
to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
2 of 8
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
שְׁמִ֖י
my name
H8034
שְׁמִ֖י
my name
Strong's:
H8034
Word #:
3 of 8
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
4 of 8
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
בְּנֵ֣י
upon the children
H1121
בְּנֵ֣י
upon the children
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
5 of 8
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
Cross References
2 Chronicles 7:14If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.Deuteronomy 28:10And all people of the earth shall see that thou art called by the name of the LORD; and they shall be afraid of thee.Isaiah 43:7Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.Psalms 5:12For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.Jeremiah 14:9Why shouldest thou be as a man astonied, as a mighty man that cannot save? yet thou, O LORD, art in the midst of us, and we are called by thy name; leave us not.Ephesians 1:3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:1 Chronicles 4:10And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.Genesis 32:29And Jacob asked him, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, thy name. And he said, Wherefore is it that thou dost ask after my name? And he blessed him there.Psalms 67:7God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him.Matthew 28:19Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
Historical Context
This concluding affirmation transformed the priestly blessing from ritual formula into guaranteed divine promise. Israel could proceed with confidence, knowing their God had personally committed to their blessing and protection.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God's promise to bless you provide security in uncertain times?
- What is the relationship between God's blessing and obedience in the Christian life?
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Analysis & Commentary
The repetition of 'I will bless them' provides emphatic assurance of God's commitment to Israel's welfare. This is divine promise, not wishful thinking—when God speaks blessing, it shall surely come to pass. The blessing encompasses both temporal provision and spiritual relationship, anticipating the 'every spiritual blessing' believers receive in Christ (Ephesians 1:3).