Christian Standard Bible
Numbers 6:25
25may the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you;
Numbers 6:25 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:
- New International Version (NIV)the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you;
- English Standard Version (ESV)the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;
- New King James Version (NKJV)The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you;
Context of Numbers 6:25
23“Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you are to bless the Israelites. You should say to them, 24“May the Lord bless you and protect you; may the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; 26may the Lord look with favor on you and give you peace.”’ 27In this way they will pronounce my name over the Israelites, and I will bless them.”
Read all of Numbers 6Numbers 6:25 word by word
יָאֵ֨ר יְהוָ֧ה׀ פָּנָ֛יו אֵלֶ֖יךָ וִֽיחֻנֶּֽךָּ׃ סRead the interlinear
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Cross-references for Numbers 6:25
- Psalms 21:6You give him blessings forever; you cheer him with joy in your presence.
- Psalms 31:16Make your face shine on your servant; save me by your faithful love.
- Psalms 67:1May God be gracious to us and bless us; may he make his face shine upon usSelah
- Psalms 80:1Listen, Shepherd of Israel, who leads Joseph like a flock; you who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine
- Psalms 119:135Make your face shine on your servant, and teach me your statutes.
- Daniel 9:17Therefore, our God, hear the prayer and the petitions of your servant. Make your face shine on your desolate sanctuary for the Lord’s sake.
- Genesis 43:29When he looked up and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother’s son, he asked, “Is this your youngest brother that you told me about?” Then he said, “May God be gracious to you, my son.”
- Exodus 33:19He said, “I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you, and I will proclaim the name ‘the Lord’ before you. I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.”
- Malachi 1:9“And now plead for God’s favor. Will he be gracious to us? Since this has come from your hands, will he show any of you favor?” asks the Lord of Armies.
- John 1:17for the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
Commentaries on Numbers 6:25
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 22-27Verses 22-27 The priestly blessing (compare Leviticus 9:22 note). God Himself provides a formula, through which from time to time, as His people by obedience place themselves in true and right relationship to Him, the authorised mediators may pronounce and communicate His special blessing to them. It was a Jewish tradition that this blessing was given at the close of the daily sacrifice. The structure of the blessing is remarkable. It is rhythmical…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 22-27Verses 22-27 The priests were solemnly to bless the people in the name of the Lord. To be under the almighty protection of God our Saviour; to enjoy his favour as the smile of a loving Father, or as the cheering beams of the sun; while he mercifully forgives our sins, supplies our wants, consoles the heart, and prepares us by his grace for eternal glory; these things form the substance of this blessing, and the sum total of all blessings. In so rich a…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 25may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you: This is a desire for God's approval. be gracious to you: God's people need his grace and mercy in a dangerous world (compare Psalms 31:16; 67:1; 80:3, 7, 19).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 23-2723-27. Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the congregation of Israel, &c.--This passage records the solemn benediction which God appointed for dismissing the people at the close of the daily service. The repetition of the name "Lord" or "Jehovah" three times, expresses the great mystery of the Godhead--three persons, and yet one God. The expressions in the separate clauses correspond to the respective offices of the…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Numbers 6
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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