Revised Webster's Bible
Numbers 6:26
26The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
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 thee, and keep thee: 25The LORD make his face to shine upon thee, and be gracious to thee: The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. 27And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel; and I will bless them.
Read all of Numbers 6Numbers 6:26 word by word
יִשָּׂ֨א יְהוָ֤ה׀ פָּנָיו֙ אֵלֶ֔יךָ וְיָשֵׂ֥ם לְךָ֖ שָׁלֽוֹם׃ סRead the interlinear
Cross-references for Numbers 6:26
- Psalms 4:6There aremany that say, Who will show us any good? LORD, lift thou upon us the light of thy countenance.
- Psalms 42:5Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance.
- Psalms 89:15Blessedare the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance.
- Acts 2:28Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance.
- Psalms 29:11The LORD will give strength to his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.
- Isaiah 26:3Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee : because he trusteth in thee.
- Isaiah 57:19I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him.
- Micah 5:5And this man shall be the peace, when the Assyrian shall come into our land: and when he shall tread in our palaces, then shall we raise against him seven shepherds, and eight principal men.
- Luke 2:14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
- John 14:27Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you: not as the world giveth, give I to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
- John 16:33These things I have spoken to you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
- John 20:21Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be to you: as my Father hath sent me, even so I send you.
- Acts 10:36The word which God sent to the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)
- Romans 5:1Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
- Romans 15:13Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Spirit.
- Ephesians 2:14For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us ;
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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