Numbers 6:25
The LORD make his face to shine on you, and be gracious to you.
World English Bible British
In The King James Version
The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:
In Context
24‘The LORD bless you, and keep you.
26The LORD lift up his face towards you, and give you peace.’
Cross References
Genesis 43:29He lifted up his eyes, and saw Benjamin, his brother, his mother’s son, and said, “Is this your youngest brother, of whom you spoke to me?” He said, “God be gracious to you, my son.”
Psalms 4:7You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and their new wine are increased.
Psalms 31:16Make your face to shine on your servant. Save me in your loving kindness.
Psalms 80:1Hear us, Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock, you who sit above the cherubim, shine out.
Psalms 80:19Turn us again, LORD God of Armies. Cause your face to shine, and we will be saved.
Psalms 119:135Make your face shine on your servant. Teach me your statutes.
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 →