Numbers 6:25
May the light of the Lord's face be shining on you in grace:
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:
In Context
24May the Lord send his blessing on you and keep you:
26May the Lord's approval be resting on you and may he give you peace.
Cross References
Genesis 43:29\43:30\Then Joseph's heart went out to his brother, and he went quickly into his room, for he was overcome with weeping.
Psalms 4:7\4:6\There are numbers who say, Who will do us any good? the light of his face has gone from us.
Psalms 31:16\31:15\The chances of my life are in your hand; take me out of the hands of my haters, and of those who go after me.
Psalms 80:1To the chief music-maker; put to Shoshannim-eduth. Of Asaph. A Psalm.
Psalms 80:19\80:18\So will we not be turned back from you; keep us in life, and we will give praise to your name.
Psalms 119:135Let your servant see the shining of your face; give me knowledge of your rules.
Matthew Henry on Numbers 6:23-27
A Form of Benediction Appointed. ( b. c. 1490.) 22 And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, 23 Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them, 24 The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: 25 The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: 26 The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. 27 And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel; and I will bless them. Here, I. The priests, among other good offices which… Read the whole commentary →