Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

“Speak to Aaron and to his sons, saying, ‘Thus you shall bless the sons of Israel. You shall say to them:

King James Version

Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them,

Holman Bible

“Tell Aaron and his sons how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them:

International Standard Version

"Teach Aaron and his sons to bless the Israelis:

A Conservative Version

Speak to Aaron and to his sons, saying, This way ye shall bless the sons of Israel: Ye shall say to them,

American Standard Version

Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel: ye shall say unto them,

Amplified

“Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, ‘This is the way you shall bless the Israelites. Say to them:

Bible in Basic English

Say to Aaron and his sons, These are the words of blessing which are to be used by you in blessing the children of Israel; say to them,

Darby Translation

Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel: saying unto them,

Julia Smith Translation

Speak to Aaron and to his sons, saying, So shall ye praise the sons of Israel, saying to them,

King James 2000

Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, In this way you shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them,

Lexham Expanded Bible

"Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, 'You will bless the {Israelites}: You will say to them:

Modern King James verseion

Speak to Aaron and to his sons saying, In this way you shall bless the sons of Israel, saying to them,

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

"Speak unto Aaron and his sons, saying, 'Of this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them:

NET Bible

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

New Heart English Bible

"Speak to Aaron and to his sons, saying, 'This is how you shall bless the children of Israel.' You shall tell them,

The Emphasized Bible

Speak unto Aaron, and unto his sons saying Thus, shall ye bless the sons of Israel, - saying unto them:

Webster

Speak to Aaron and to his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying to them,

World English Bible

"Speak to Aaron and to his sons, saying, 'This is how you shall bless the children of Israel.' You shall tell them,

Youngs Literal Translation

'Speak unto Aaron, and unto his sons, saying, Thus ye do bless the sons of Israel, saying to them,

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
דּבר 
Dabar 
Usage: 1142

אהרון 
'Aharown 
Usage: 347

On this wise
כּה 
Koh 
Usage: 577

בּרך 
Barak 
Usage: 330

of Israel
ישׂראל 
Yisra'el 
Usage: 2505

Context Readings

The Priestly Blessing

22 Jehovah said to Moses: 23 “Speak to Aaron and to his sons, saying, ‘Thus you shall bless the sons of Israel. You shall say to them: 24 Jehovah will bless you and watch over you.'


Cross References

1 Chronicles 23:13

The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron was set apart, he and his descendants from generation to generation, to consecrate the most holy things, to offer sacrifices before Jehovah, to minister before him and to pronounce blessings in his name as long as they live.

Deuteronomy 21:5

Then the priests, the sons of Levi, shall come near. Jehovah your God has chosen them to serve him and to bless in the name of Jehovah. They will settle every dispute and every assault.

Genesis 14:19-20

He blessed him and said: Blessed be Abram by God Most High, maker of heaven and earth.

Genesis 24:60

They gave Rebecca their blessing in these words: May you, sister, become the mother of millions! May your descendants conquer the cities of their enemies!

Genesis 27:27-29

He came close and kissed him. He smelled the smell of his garments. Then he blessed him and said: See, the smell of my son is like the smell of a field Jehovah has blessed.

Genesis 28:3-4

Almighty God will bless your marriage and give you many children. You will become the father of many nations!

Genesis 47:7

Joseph brought his father Jacob and presented him to the king. Jacob gave the king his blessing.

Genesis 47:10

Jacob gave the king a farewell blessing and left.

Genesis 48:20

That day he blessed them. He said: Because of you, Israel will speak this blessing: 'May God make you like Ephraim and Manasseh!' In this way Israel put Ephraim ahead of Manasseh.

Leviticus 9:22-23

Aaron raised his hands toward the people and blessed them. He sacrificed the offering for sin, the burnt offering, and the fellowship offering. Then he came down from the altar.

Deuteronomy 10:8

Jehovah then set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the Ark of the covenant of Jehovah. They were to stand before Jehovah to serve and pronounce blessings in his name until this day.

Deuteronomy 33:1

These are the blessings that Moses, the man of God, pronounced on the people of Israel before he died:

Joshua 8:33

All Israel, and their elders, and officers, and their judges, stood on both sides of the Ark before the priests. The Levites who carried the ark of the covenant of Jehovah, as well the stranger, as he that was born among them; Half of the people stood on Mount Gerizim. And half of them stood on Mount Ebal. As Moses the servant of Jehovah commanded before, that they should bless the people of Israel.

Luke 24:50-51

He led them out until they were near Bethany. Then he lifted up his hands and blessed them.

Romans 1:7

To all who are in Rome, beloved of God and called to be holy ones: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 1:3

Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 13:14

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the intimate sharing of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen.

Hebrews 7:1

Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God, met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him.

Hebrews 7:7

It is beyond dispute that the superior blesses the inferior.

Hebrews 11:20-21

By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, even concerning things to come.

1 Peter 1:2

You who are chosen and foreknown by God the Father. You have been sanctified by the Spirit to obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with his blood. Grace and peace be greatly increased to you.

2 Peter 1:2-3

Grace to you and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord!

2 John 1:3

In truth and love, God the Father and Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father send you grace, mercy and peace.

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