Numbers 6:26
May the Lord's approval be resting on you and may he give you peace.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
In Context
25May the light of the Lord's face be shining on you in grace:
27So they will put my name on the children of Israel, and I will give them my blessing.
Cross References
Psalms 4:6\4:5\Give the offerings of righteousness, and put your faith in the Lord.
Psalms 37:37Give attention to the good man, and take note of the upright; because the end of that man is peace.
Psalms 44:3\44:2\Uprooting the nations with your hand, and planting our fathers in their place; cutting down the nations, but increasing the growth of your people.
Isaiah 26:3The man whose heart is unmoved you will keep in peace, because his hope is in you.
Isaiah 57:19I will give the fruit of the lips: Peace, peace, to him who is near and to him who is far off, says the Lord; and I will make him well.
Luke 2:14Glory to God in the highest, and on the earth peace among men with whom he is well pleased.
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 →