Numbers 6 · Verse 26

Numbers 6:26

The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
Numbers 6:26, King James Version

Numbers 6:26 in other translations

BSBmay the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’
WEBThe LORD lift up his face toward you, and give you peace.’
ASVJehovah lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
YLT‘Jehovah lift up His countenance upon thee, and appoint for thee--peace.
DARBYJehovah lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
BBEMay the Lord's approval be resting on you and may he give you peace.
WebsterThe LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

What does Numbers 6:26 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 6:23-27

Nu 6:23-27. The Form of Blessing the People. 23-27. 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…

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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Numbers 6:22-27

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…

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Numbers 6:26 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

יִשָּׂ֨אyi.Sa'may he lift upH5375
יְהוָ֤ה\׀Yah.wehYahwehH3068
פָּנָיו֙pa.Navface hisH6440
אֵלֶ֔יךָ'e.Lei.khato youH413
וְיָשֵׂ֥םve.ya.Semand may he appointH7760
לְךָ֖le.Khafor <the> you
שָׁלֽוֹם\׃\ \סsha.LompeaceH7965

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Numbers 6:26

  • Psalms 4:6

    There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? Lord, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.

  • 2 Thessalonians 3:16

    Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.

  • Psalms 29:11

    The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace.

  • Romans 15:13

    Now 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 Ghost.

  • John 16:33

    These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

  • Isaiah 26:3

    Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

  • Acts 2:28

    Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance.

  • Romans 15:33

    Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen.

  • John 14:27

    Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

  • Philippians 4:7

    And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

  • Psalms 42:5

    Why 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.

  • John 20:21

    Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
lift up.
Ps 4:6; 42:5; 89:15; Ac 2:28
give thee.
Ps 29:11; Isa 26:3,12; 57:19; Mic 5:5; Lu 2:14; Joh 14:27; 16:33
Joh 20:21,26; Ac 10:36; Ro 5:1; 15:13,33; Eph 2:14-17; 6:23
Php 4:7; 2Th 3:16

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Context

  • Numbers 6:25

    The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:

  • Numbers 6:26

    The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

  • Numbers 6:27

    And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel; and I will bless them.

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Numbers 6:26 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Jehová alce á ti su rostro, y ponga en ti paz.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		L’ Éternel lève sa face sur toi et te donne la paix!
German
Elberfelder 1871		Jehova erhebe sein Angesicht auf dich und gebe dir Frieden!
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Convertat Dominus vultum suum ad te, et det tibi pacem.