Numbers 6:26
The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
Updated Brenton Septuagint
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 have mercy upon thee; 1
27And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel, and I the Lord will bless them.
Cross References
Psalms 4:6Offer the sacrifice of righteousness, 1 And trust in the Lord. 1
Psalms 44:3Thou art more beautiful than the sons of men: 1 Grace has been shed forth on thy lips: 1 Therefore God has blessed thee forever. 1
Isaiah 26:3supporting truth, and keeping peace: for on thee, O Lord,
Isaiah 57:19peace upon peace to them that are far off, and to them that are nigh: and the Lord has said, I will heal them.
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 →