Numbers 6:26
may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
In Context
25may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;
27So they shall put My name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.”
Cross References
Psalms 4:6Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.
Psalms 37:37Consider the blameless and observe the upright, for posterity awaits the man of peace.
Psalms 44:3For it was not by their sword that they took the land; their arm did not bring them victory. It was by Your right hand, Your arm, and the light of Your face, because You favored them.
Isaiah 26:3You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.
Isaiah 57:19bringing praise to their lips. Peace, peace to those far and near,” says the LORD, “and I will heal them.”
Luke 2:14“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men!”
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 →