Naso 6:24 · EXTRA 1 — May Hashem bless you and keep you EXTRA

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The Complete Passuk

יְבָרֶכְךָ֥ יְהֹוָ֖ה וְיִשְׁמְרֶֽךָ׃ {ס}

GOD bless you and protect you!

Chabad.org — 6:24

Source Citation

Sifre / classic — EXTRA.

Core Text of Chazal / Classic Source

Core Text

יברכך ה׳ וישמרך —\ldots יברכך בממון וישמרך מן המזיקין.

English: “May Hashem bless you and keep you” — \ldots bless you with property and keep you from harmful forces.

On the midrash / in context: The first clause of the priestly blessing is midrashically doubled: material blessing paired with protection.

Type of Learning

Custom

What Is Learned

Chazal read the first blessing as both prosperity and protection from harm.