the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Hebrew: ʼillêyn
these
blessing
Hebrew: Bᵉrâkâh
benediction; by implication prosperity
of my name
Hebrew: shum
{an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character}
on
Hebrew: ʼÔwn
On, an Israelite
the
Greek: ὁ (ho)
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Hebrew: ʼillêyn
these
people
Greek: δῆμος (dēmos)
the public (as bound together socially)
Hebrew: ʻam
{a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock}
of Israel
Hebrew: Yisrᵉʼêlîy
a Jisreelite or descendant of Jisrael
. And
Greek: καίγε (kaíge)
and at least (or even, indeed)
Hebrew: kîy
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
I
Greek: μέ (mé)
me
Hebrew: ʼănâʼ
I
will
Greek: θέλησις (thélēsis)
determination (properly, the act), i.e. option
Hebrew: tsᵉbâʼ
to please
bless
Greek: ἐνευλογέω (eneulogéō)
to confer a benefit on
Hebrew: bᵉrak
{to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)}
God concluded by explaining that when the priests pronounced this blessing, they were placing His name upon the Israelites, and He Himself would bless them. The power of the blessing came from God, not from the priests. This final verse reminds readers that God's presence, protection, and favor belong to those who live in covenant relationship with Him. The chapter ends with the assurance that God delights in blessing His people as they faithfully follow Him.
History
This priestly blessing has been discovered on ancient silver scrolls dating to the 7th century BC, making it one of the oldest known biblical passages ever found outside the Bible. The discovery confirms that these words were treasured and used in Israel centuries before the time of Jesus.