Numbers 6:25
May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:
In Context
24‘May the Lord bless you and take care of you.
26May the Lord watch over you and give you peace.’
Cross References
Genesis 43:29Then Joseph looked over at his brother Benjamin, the son of his own mother. “Is this your youngest brother that you told me about?” he asked. “God be gracious to you, my son,” he said.
Psalms 4:7The happiness you give me is better than those who have a plentiful harvest of grain and new wine.
Psalms 31:16May you look kindly on me, your servant. Save me because of your trustworthy love.
Psalms 80:1Please hear us, Shepherd of Israel, you who lead the descendants of Joseph like a flock. You who sit on your throne above the cherubim, shine out
Psalms 80:19Lord God Almighty, please restore us! Let your face shine on us so we can be saved.
Psalms 119:135Please look favorably on me, your servant, teach me what I should do.
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 →