Commentary for Berakhot 98:15

According to the numerical size of the assembly do they determine the form of the benediction; as it is said, "Bless ye God in full assemblies, even the Lord, ye that are from the fountain of Israel" (Ps. Ixviii. 27). R. 'Akiba said: What do we find in the Synagogue? Whether many or few, one says "Bless ye the Lord." R. Ishmael says : "Bless ye the Lord Who is to be blessed."

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