Numbers 6:26
May the Lord turn his countenance toward you and grant peace to you.’
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
In Context
25May the Lord reveal his face to you and take pity on you.
27And they shall invoke my name over the sons of Israel, and I will bless them.”
Cross References
Psalms 4:6Offer the sacrifice of justice, and hope in the Lord. Many say, “Who reveals to us what is good?”
Psalms 44:3You are a brilliant form before the sons of men. Grace has been poured freely into your lips. Because of this, God has blessed you in eternity.
Isaiah 26:3The old error has gone away. You will serve peace: peace, for we have hoped in you.
Isaiah 57:19I created the fruit of the lips: peace, peace to him who is far away, and peace to him who is near, said the Lord, and I healed him.
Luke 2:14“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men of good will.”
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 →