“The Lord bless thee, and keep thee:”
The LORD bless thee, and keep thee — the first blessing invokes God's active favor ('bless') and protection ('keep'), addressing both the experience of divine goodness and the security that comes from divine oversight. The blessing uses singular forms, addressing each person individually despite the corporate context.
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Aisha MbekiNote2mo agoThe Blessing That Has Always Been
The Lord bless you and keep you. These words have blessed millions of prayers, millions of church services, millions of quiet moments. The blessing feels ancient because it is ancient. Aaron spoke the...
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Adam Smith 2Note1mo agoThe Blessing That Covers Everything
My grandmother learned this blessing as a child in 1920s Ireland, and she taught it to me when I was small. I still pray it almost every night. The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make His face ...
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