Jewish prayer
Shabbat candle lighting and the Priestly Blessing
The Priestly Blessing for the Shabbat home, in Hebrew, in English letters and with its meaning.
- 3 verses
- Under a minute to recite
- From the Hebrew Bible
יְבָרֶכְךָ֥ יְהוָ֖ה וְיִשְׁמְרֶֽךָ׃ סיָאֵ֨ר יְהוָ֧ה ׀ פָּנָ֛יו אֵלֶ֖יךָ וִֽיחֻנֶּֽךָּ׃ סיִשָּׂ֨א יְהוָ֤ה ׀ פָּנָיו֙ אֵלֶ֔יךָ וְיָשֵׂ֥ם לְךָ֖ שָׁלֽוֹם׃ ס
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יְבָרֶכְךָ֥ יְהוָ֖ה וְיִשְׁמְרֶֽךָ׃ ס
Yevarechecha Adonai veyishmerecha.
The LORD bless thee, and keep thee;
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יָאֵ֨ר יְהוָ֧ה ׀ פָּנָ֛יו אֵלֶ֖יךָ וִֽיחֻנֶּֽךָּ׃ ס
Ya'er Adonai panav eleicha vichuneka.
The LORD make His face to shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee;
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יִשָּׂ֨א יְהוָ֤ה ׀ פָּנָיו֙ אֵלֶ֔יךָ וְיָשֵׂ֥ם לְךָ֖ שָׁלֽוֹם׃ ס
Yisa Adonai panav eleicha veyasem lecha shalom.
The LORD lift up His countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
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Hvornår den bedes
Many Jewish families recite the Priestly Blessing over their children on Friday evening as part of welcoming Shabbat. Candle lighting also marks the welcome of Shabbat, but has its own distinct blessing. In Jewish communal worship, the Priestly Blessing is also recited according to local custom.
Hvor den stammer fra
The Priestly Blessing comes from the Book of Numbers in the Hebrew Bible, where God instructs Moses to tell Aaron and his sons how to bless the Israelites. It remains part of Jewish worship and is also used in many homes when parents bless their children.
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Spørgsmål om Shabbat candle lighting and the Priestly Blessing
Is the Priestly Blessing the blessing for lighting Shabbat candles?
No. The candle-lighting blessing concerns the commandment to kindle the Shabbat light; the Priestly Blessing asks for God's blessing, protection, grace and peace.
How long is the Priestly Blessing?
It has 3 verses and takes under a minute to recite.
What language is the Priestly Blessing in?
Its original language is Hebrew. Here it is presented in Hebrew, in English letters to help with pronunciation, and with its meaning.
When do families say it on Shabbat?
Many Jewish families say it while blessing their children on Friday evening, often before the Shabbat meal. Household customs vary.
