Numbers 6:26
The LORD lift up his face towards you, and give you peace.’
World English Bible British
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 on you, and be gracious to you.
27“So they shall put my name on the children of Israel; and I will bless them.”
Cross References
Psalms 4:6Many say, “Who will show us any good?” LORD, let the light of your face shine on us.
Psalms 37:37Mark the perfect man, and see the upright, for there is a future for the man of peace.
Psalms 44:3For they didn’t get the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them; but your right hand, your arm, and the light of your face, because you were favourable to them.
Isaiah 26:3You will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you.
Isaiah 57:19I create the fruit of the lips: Peace, peace, to him who is far off and to him who is near,” says the LORD; “and I will heal them.”
Luke 2:14“Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will towards 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 →