Thematic Bible: Upon the people


Thematic Bible



Then Aaron lifted his hands toward the people and blessed them, and came down [from the altar of burnt offering] after presenting the sin offering, the burnt offering, and the peace offerings.

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


When David had finished offering the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord of hosts (armies),


May the Lord, the God of your fathers, add to you a thousand times as many as you are and bless you, just as He has promised you!

Moses and Aaron went into the Tent of Meeting, and when they came out they blessed the people, and the glory and brilliance of the Lord [the Shekinah cloud] appeared to all the people [as promised].

Whenever the ark set out, Moses said, Rise up, Lord; let Your enemies be scattered; and let those who hate You flee before You. And when it rested, he said, Return, O Lord, to the ten thousand thousands in Israel.