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Numbers 6:25
25I pray that the Lord will smile at you. And I pray that he will be very kind 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 to use these words when they ask me to bless the Israelites. 24They must say: “I pray that the Lord will bless you. I pray that he will keep you safe. I pray that the Lord will smile at you. And I pray that he will be very kind to you. 26I pray that the Lord will be pleased with you. And I pray that he will give you peace in your minds.” 27Aaron and his sons must use my name to bless the Israelites. If they do that, I will certainly 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 will continue to bless him for ever. Because you are very near to him, he is very happy.
- Psalms 31:16Turn towards me, your servant, and be kind to me! Keep me safe, because of your faithful love.
- Psalms 67:1God, please be kind to us and bless us. Look at us with a smile on your face. Selah.
- Psalms 80:1Shepherd of Israel, listen to us! You lead us, Joseph's family, as your sheep. God, you sit on your throne as king, above the cherubs. Show everyone your bright glory!
- Psalms 119:135Show a kind face to me, your servant. Teach me your laws.
- Daniel 9:17Our God, please accept my prayer. Please do what I have asked for. Your temple is now a heap of stones. Please bless it again, so that people will know that you are great.
- Genesis 43:29Then Joseph saw his brother Benjamin, his own mother's son. Joseph asked, ‘Is this your youngest brother? Is he the one that you told me about?’ Joseph said to Benjamin, ‘I pray that God will bless you, my son.’
- Exodus 33:19The Lord said, ‘I will let you see how great and good I am. I will tell you my name, that I am the Lord. If I choose to be kind to someone, I will be kind to them. If I choose to forgive someone, I will forgive them.
- Malachi 1:9‘Now you ask me to be kind to you. You want me to forgive you. But when you offer unclean animals as gifts to me, I will not be happy with your gifts.’ That is what the Lord Almighty says.
- John 1:17God gave his Law to us through Moses. But Jesus Christ brought God's grace and his truth to us.
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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