New American Standard Bible 2020
Numbers 6:26
Numbers 6:26 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
- New International Version (NIV)the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” ’
- English Standard Version (ESV)the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
- New King James Version (NKJV)The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.” ’
Context of Numbers 6:26
24The Lord bless you, and keep you; 25The Lord cause His face to shine on you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His face to you, And give you peace.’ 27So they shall invoke My name on the sons of Israel, and then I will bless them.”
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יִשָּׂ֨א יְהוָ֤ה׀ פָּנָיו֙ אֵלֶ֔יךָ וְיָשֵׂ֥ם לְךָ֖ שָׁלֽוֹם׃ סRead the interlinear
Cross-references for Numbers 6:26
- Psalms 4:6Many are saying, “Who will show us anything good?” Lift up the light of Your face upon us, Lord!
- Psalms 42:5Why are you in despair, my soul? And why are you restless within me? Wait for God, for I will again praise Him For the help of His presence, my God.
- Psalms 89:15Blessed are the people who know the joyful sound! Lord, they walk in the light of Your face.
- Acts 2:28You have made known to me the ways of life; You will make me full of gladness with Your presence.’
- Psalms 29:11The Lord will give strength to His people; The Lord will bless His people with peace.
- Isaiah 26:3The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, Because he trusts in You.
- Isaiah 57:19Creating the praise of the lips. Peace, peace to him who is far away and to him who is near,” Says the Lord, “and I will heal him.”
- Micah 5:5This One will be our peace. When the Assyrian invades our land, When he tramples on our citadels, Then we will raise against him Seven shepherds and eight leaders of people.
- Luke 2:14“Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among people with whom He is pleased.”
- John 14:27Peace I leave you, My peace I give you; not as the world gives, do I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled, nor fearful.
- John 16:33These things I have spoken to you so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.”
- John 20:21So Jesus said to them again, “Peace be to you; just as the Father has sent Me, I also send you.”
- Acts 10:36The word which He sent to the sons of Israel, preaching peace through Jesus Christ (He is Lord of all)--
- Romans 5:1Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
- Romans 15:13Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
- Ephesians 2:14For He Himself is our peace, who made both groups into one and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall,
Commentaries on Numbers 6:26
- 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. 26God's favor, shown through his countenance or face, means his approval and special attention (compare Psalm 30:7). Divine peace (Hebrew shalom) is more than only the absence of conflict or violence. God's peace brings complete well-being, health, and wholeness.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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