Numbers 6:26
The Lord lift up his countenance unto thee, and give thee peace.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
In Context
25The Lord make his face shine unto thee, and be gracious to thee;
27And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel: and I will bless them.
Cross References
Psalms 4:6(4:7) Many say, “Who will show us happiness? Let shine brightly over us the light of thy countenance, O Lord.”
Psalms 37:37Observe the perfect man, and behold the upright; for there is a [happy] future for the man of peace.
Psalms 44:3(44:4) For not by their sword did they obtain possession of the land, and their own arm brought them no victory; but thy right hand, and thy arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst given them thy favor.
Isaiah 26:3The confiding mind wilt thou keep in perfect peace; because he trusteth in thee.
Isaiah 57:19Creating the fruit of the lips: Peace, peace to him that is afar off, and to him that is near, saith the Lord; 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 →