THEOSISTheodoret of Cyrus
Following this, the law instructs the priests on the art of blessing, illustrating how the name of God bestows favor upon those who approach Him. It is written, “Let them put My name upon the children of Israel, and I the Lord will bless them” (Num. 6:27). The words of blessing themselves convey: “The Lord bless thee, and keep thee; The Lord make His face shine upon thee, and have mercy upon thee; The Lord lift up His face upon thee, and give thee peace.” This reveals that those receiving blessings must first earnestly seek divine gifts, as indicated by the phrase “He shall bless thee.” Subseq
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uently, they must cherish and uphold what has been bestowed, for it is further stated, “And He shall keep thee.” The second blessing foretells the arrival of our God and Savior, as expressed: “That the Lord may enlighten His face upon thee, and have mercy upon thee.” The incarnation of our God and Savior embodies profound compassion; thus, reconciliation with God is bestowed upon us. This is affirmed in the subsequent blessing, “That the Lord lift up His face upon you, and give you peace.” Of this peace, the apostle Paul shared: “This is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the midst of the hedges: enmity through His flesh...” (Eph. 2:14-15).
Regarding the inquiry, “What is the meaning of the saying, ‘If any man promise himself with a vow, he shall purify himself with purity unto the Lord’” (Num. 6:2)?