The Bible's Most Famous Character
In the book of Numbers, we are introduced to many biblical characters, however, many people never really come to know the Bible’s most famous Character. In order to introduce this character to you, I would like to take a look at one of the most familiar series of verses in the Bible. These verses have become known as The Aaronic Blessing and are found in Numbers 6:22-26.
The verses that include the blessing are found in Numbers 6:24-26:
24 ‘Adonai bless you and keep you! 25 Adonai make His face to shine on you and be gracious to you! 26 Adonai turn His face toward you and grant you shalom!’
For thousands of years, these words have been recited in synagogues and churches around the world. Yet, the true meaning and purpose of this famous text is rarely taught or understood.
While it is true that Adonai (The Lord) wants to bless and keep the Children of Israel, and while it is also true that Adonai wants to make His face shine on the Children of Israel, Adonai also does want to be gracious to the Children of Israel and turn His face toward them and grant them Shalom. However, while each of the above statements are true and are the desire of Adonai towards His people Israel, the purpose of these words is much larger than this simplistic surface understanding of these words that were commanded to Moses to be spoken by Aaron, and all of the Priests of Israel over the Children of Israel. Read More: