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Numbers 6

3 witnesses of Christ here.

Lamb of God

And the priest shall offer the one for a sin offering, and the other for a burnt offering, and make an atonement for him, for that he sinned by the dead, and shall hallow his head that same day. Numbers 6:11–14

The Nazarite's offerings required young lambs without blemish, offered to make atonement. These spotless lambs pointed forward to Jesus Christ, the sinless Lamb of God whose sacrifice truly atones for sin.

VerifiedProphecy or typeAn ordinance that points to Him

How we know: the verse itself names Him · another scripture interprets it of Him · a Church study aid lists it · a footnote points to Him · a traditional type, cited

  • a type of what is in 1 Peter 1:19 — Redeemed "with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot."
  • a type of what is in John 1:29 — John the Baptist: "Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world."

Jehovah

The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: Numbers 6:24–26

The priests blessed Israel in the name of Jehovah, the premortal Christ, asking that His face shine on them and that He give them grace and peace. The Nephites later saw this literally when the risen Jesus smiled on them and the light of His countenance shone upon them.

VerifiedJehovah — the LORDA divine name

How we know: Jehovah is the premortal Christ (Abraham 1:16; D&C 110:3–4) · a traditional type, cited · the chapter heading names Him · a footnote points to Him

  • alluded to by Psalm 67:1 — "God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us."
  • alluded to by 3 Nephi 19:25 — Jesus smiled upon the disciples, "and the light of his countenance did shine upon them."

Taking His Name

And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel; and I will bless them. Numbers 6:27

Jehovah says the blessing puts His name upon His covenant people. Latter-day Saints make the same kind of covenant when they take upon themselves the name of Jesus Christ.

VerifiedProphecy or typecovenant_name

How we know: a footnote points to Him · another scripture interprets it of Him · a traditional type, cited

  • a type of what is in Mosiah 5:8-12 — The Church footnote (note27_a) ties this verse to Mosiah 5:12 (8-13): the covenant people 'take upon you the name of Christ' and retain 'the name written always in your hearts.'