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Bible verse
Numbers 6:24
“The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:”
What it means
This ancient blessing is God putting His own good will over His people in words. To be blessed by Him is to be given His favor; to be kept is to be guarded and held. It is a picture of a Father who wants nearness and protection for His children. These words have been spoken over the faithful for thousands of years, and they still carry His heart. In Christ the blessing comes near, for He is God with us, keeping those who are His and never letting them slip from His hand.
Numbers 6:24 at a glance
| Reference | Numbers 6:24 |
|---|---|
| Book | Numbers |
| Chapter to read it in | Numbers 6 |
| Topic | gods love |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23
- Psalms 121:4-7
- Philippians 4:7
- Jude 1:24
- Isaiah 42:6
- Psalms 91:11
- John 17:11
- Deuteronomy 28:3-6
- Psalms 134:3
- 1 Samuel 2:9
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Numbers 6:24?
It is in Numbers, in Numbers 6. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Numbers 6:24?
Readers most often set it beside 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Psalms 121:4-7, Philippians 4:7, Jude 1:24. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Numbers 6:24?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Christ, you love the people of Numbers 6:24 more than we can. We bring you Numbers 6:24, gods love. Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Where to begin this week.
- Read all of Numbers 6 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Numbers 6:24 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
