Meaning, commentary and cross references
Numbers 6:26
“the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.”In other translations
KJV · King James Version
The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
NIV · New International Version
the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”’
WEB · World English Bible
The LORD lift up his face toward you, and give you peace.’
What does Numbers 6:26 mean?
John Gill · Exposition of the Entire Bible, on Numbers 6:26
And the Lord lift up his countenance upon thee,.... Show his face and favour, look cheerfully on his people, declare himself well pleased with them in Christ, and appear as smiling upon them through him, indulging them with visits of love, restoring to them the joys of his salvation, and upholding them with his free Spirit; and so causing them to walk pleasantly and comfortably in the ways of God, expecting eternal life and happiness, as God's free gift through Christ: and give thee peace; all outward needful prosperity, internal peace of mind, through the blood and righteousness of Christ, the peacemaker, and peace giver, and eternal peace in the world to come.
John Gill, Exposition of the Entire Bible (1746–63). Public domain. Digital text: Free Use Bible API (bible.helloao.org).
Matthew Henry · Commentary on the Whole Bible, on Numbers 6:22–27
(3.) The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee. This is to the same purport with the former, and it seems to allude to the smiles of a father upon his child, or of a man upon his friend whom he takes pleasure in. If God give us the assurances of his special favour and his acceptance of us, this will put gladness into the heart, Psa 4:7, Psa 4:8. 4.
Matthew Henry, Commentary on the Whole Bible (1706–21; Romans–Revelation completed by Nonconformist ministers). Public domain. Digital text: Free Use Bible API (bible.helloao.org).
John Calvin · Commentaries, on Numbers 6:22–27
26. Attollat Jehova faciem suam ad te, et constituat tibi pacem. 27. And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel, and I will bless them. 27. Et ponent nomen meum super filiosIsrael, et ego benedicam eis. 22.
John Calvin, Commentaries (Calvin Translation Society English text). Public domain. Digital text: Free Use Bible API (bible.helloao.org).
Context: Numbers 6:23–27 (WEB)
23“Speak to Aaron and to his sons, saying, ‘This is how you shall bless the children of Israel.’ You shall tell them, 24‘The LORD bless you, and keep you. 25The LORD make his face to shine on you, and be gracious to you. 26The LORD lift up his face toward you, and give you peace.’ 27“So they shall put my name on the children of Israel; and I will bless them.”
Cross references
- Psalms 4:6
- 2 Thessalonians 3:16
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all.
- Psalms 29:11
- Romans 15:13
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope in the power of the Holy Spirit.
- John 16:33
I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”
- Isaiah 26:3
You will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you.
- Acts 2:28
You made known to me the ways of life. You will make me full of gladness with your presence.’
- Romans 15:33
Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen.