Numbers 6:26
The LORD lift up His countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
In Context
25The LORD make His face to shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee;
27So shall they put My name upon the children of Israel, and I will bless them.'
Cross References
Psalms 4:6(4-7) Many there are that say: 'Oh that we could see some good!' LORD, lift Thou up the light of Thy countenance upon us.
Psalms 37:37Mark the man of integrity, and behold the upright; for there is a future for the man of peace.
Psalms 44:3(44-4) For not by their own sword did they get the land in possession, neither did their own arm save them; but Thy right hand, and Thine arm, and the light of Thy countenance, because Thou wast favourable unto them.
Isaiah 26:3The mind stayed on Thee Thou keepest in perfect peace; because it trusteth in Thee.
Isaiah 57:19Peace, peace, to him that is far off and to him that is near, saith the LORD that createth the fruit of the lips; and I will heal him.
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 →