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Numbers 6:27

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel; and I will bless them.

Numbers 6:27 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Numbers 6:27

Theological / Devotional

Put my name. The name of God was revealed by Him personally (Ex. 3:13–15; 6:3), and is of inexpressible sanctity (Ex. 20:7 ; 33:19; 34:6, 7).

The Hebrew word “name” has many meanings that are extremely helpful: see “for a name,” or “memorial” (Isa. 55:13). Other texts show the connection between God’s name and His place of worship (Ex. 20:24; Jer. 7:10); also, His revealed character (Amos 9:6). The fundamental lesson of the expression “put my name upon the children of Israel” is in their being God’s private possession, peculiarly His (see on Ex. 19:5) and intimately associated with Him (see Deut. 28:10; Jer. 14:9).

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