Bible verses for children
A blessing of God’s care.
Numbers 6:24
‘Yahweh bless you, and keep you.
Numbers 6:24 · World English Bible Classic (WEB)
In simple words
What does this verse mean?
To bless someone is to ask for or speak of good for them. “Keep you” means guard or care for you. This verse begins a blessing for Israel that continues with God’s gracious face and peace. It is a prayerful blessing, not a magic phrase that stops every difficult thing.
You might pray for someone before they begin a journey or a difficult day. Your words can express care, and practical help can go alongside them.
Talk about it
Who would you like to pray a blessing for today?
A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
In Numbers 6:22–27, God tells Moses how Aaron and his sons are to bless the Israelites. Read verses 24–26 as a whole: the blessing asks for care, grace and peace. Verse 27 says that God will bless his people.
The whole blessing · Numbers 6:24–26
‘Yahweh bless you, and keep you. Yahweh make his face to shine on you, and be gracious to you. Yahweh lift up his face toward you, and give you peace.’Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
A simple prayer +
God, bless and care for the people we are thinking of today. Give them grace and peace. Amen.
A suggested prayer, written for this guide.