Why does the church celebrate obscure saints who aren’t relevant for our contemporary world? But look at the personality of the blessing asked—"The Lord bless YOU." All this enters into the spirit of his baptismal vow; for in that he promises to renounce the devil and all his works, the pomps and vanities of this wicked world, and all the sinful lusts of the flesh - to keep God's holy word and commandments, and to walk in the same all the days of his life. 5 out of 5 stars (77) 77 reviews $ 9.00. And he will, for we read of the righteous, that they are kept "by the power of God through faith unto salvation;" and that "He will keep the feet of his saints.". BibliographyBullinger, Ethelbert William. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. The Lord bless thee, and keep thee. Plant ... Bless Me, Heavenly Father. It does, for God asked Moses that this should be the blessing for his people always. Copyright StatementThese files are public domain.Text Courtesy of BibleSupport.com. How we need the Lord to keep us! (198). And yet when the high priest pronounced the blessing he did not fix his eye upon, nor did he address his speech to, any one individual. The Lord let his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you! 1840-57. In Christian usage, "saint" refers to any believer who is "in Christ", and in whom Christ dwells, whether in heaven or in earth. That he keeps you from all your enemies. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/cal/numbers-6.html. Who decided what books should be in the Bible? It does not narrow the heavenly inheritance that there are so many to enjoy it; if it did, it would narrow God himself, for God is their inheritance, and in God is enough to satisfy myriads of elect angels as well as myriads of ransomed men. 24. Holy Father, keep them in thy name whom thou hast given me: that they may be one, as we also are. You’ll be able to entrust on him your fears, your downfalls and your disgrace. Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools. See the notes on. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/jtc/numbers-6.html. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. 1865-1868. Because he knoweth not what thou sayest. And keep thee — The Targum adds, “from demons of the night, and things that cause terror, and from demons of the noon and of the morning, and from malignant spirits and phantoms.” The addition is quite human. Isaiah 27:3 I am the Lord that keep it, I will suddenly give it drink: lest any hurt come to it, I keep it night and day.