And Aaron lifted up his hand toward the people, and blessed them, and came down from offering of the sin offering, and the burnt offering, and peace offerings.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Hands. Thus representing the form of a cross, on which Christ redeemed us; in memory of which we still make the same sign. (Worthington)
Them. The blessing is recorded, Numbers vi. 24. And the Lord bless thee (Menochius)
In blessing an individual, the priest laid his hands upon him; but he stretched them out towards the multitude, as a mark of superiority.
