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In parshas Naso HaKadosh Baruch Hu instructs Moshe rabenu how the priests should bless the nation of Israel. The text of the blessing is, “May the LORD bless you and protect you. May the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you. May the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace”, (Numbers 6:24-26).
The commentaries remark that all should physically hear the blessing meaning and it should be recited in loshon hakodesh (the holy language - לָשוֹן הַקֹדֶשׁ). Also the words should not be rushed, mumbled or said by rote. Rather they should be said in a focused way with a whole heart.
Concerning the text itself, the word blessing here refers to physical prosperity and protection means that it shouldn't be stolen or otherwise harmed. “Shining his face” means a glowing happy face, along with the inclination to promptly grant a request especially in times of trouble. “Being graceful to you” means that G-d should give you the characteristic of grace. A person with grace elicits the good will of others through poise, tact, and refinement. “Lifting up His face” means suppression of anger. Seeing the face of G-d implies recognizing the good he has done to you and will do to you in the world to come. Peace is the ultimate blessing and the basket which holds all of the other blessings.
More generally the priestly blessing has three phases. The lowest is to raise a person up from a low place by freeing him from poverty and adversity. Next he is brought into the palace of the king and taught how to be a good person. Finally he is elevated and given peace with his surroundings and peace of mind.
לע"נ האמא מלכה בת חיים ז"ל נלב"ע טז ניסן תשנ"ח
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