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Priestly Blessing
The three verses from Numbers ask God to bless, protect, and grant peace. Parents often place hands on a child’s head and recite them on Friday night. Said by kohanim in the Amidah on festivals in the Diaspora, and daily in many Israeli communities; also used as a blessing over children.
יְבָרֶכְךָ יְיָ וְיִשְׁמְרֶךָ
yevarekhekha adonai veyishmerekha
May the Lord bless you and protect you.
יָאֵר יְיָ פָּנָיו אֵלֶיךָ וִיחֻנֶּךָּ
ya'er adonai panav elekha vikhunekha
May the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you.
יִשָּׂא יְיָ פָּנָיו אֵלֶיךָ וְיָשֵׂם לְךָ שָׁלוֹם
yisa adonai panav elekha veyasem lekha shalom
May the Lord lift His face toward you and grant you peace.
The three verses from Numbers ask God to bless, protect, and grant peace. Parents often place hands on a child’s head and recite them on Friday night.
Source
Numbers 6:24–26