Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace."’ New Living Translation May the LORD show you his favor and give you his peace.’ English Standard Version the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. Berean Standard Bible may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’ King James Bible The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. New King James Version The LORD lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.” ’ New American Standard Bible The LORD lift up His face to you, And give you peace.’ NASB 1995 The LORD lift up His countenance on you, And give you peace.’ NASB 1977 The LORD lift up His countenance on you, And give you peace.’ Legacy Standard Bible Yahweh lift up His face on you, And give you peace.’ Amplified Bible The LORD lift up His countenance (face) upon you [with divine approval], And give you peace [a tranquil heart and life].’ Christian Standard Bible may the LORD look with favor on you and give you peace.” ’ Holman Christian Standard Bible may Yahweh look with favor on you and give you peace. American Standard Version Jehovah lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. Contemporary English Version May the LORD be good to you and give you peace." English Revised Version The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD will look on you with favor and give you peace.' Good News Translation May the LORD look on you with favor and give you peace. International Standard Version May the LORD turn to face you, lavishing peace on you! Majority Standard Bible may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.? NET Bible The LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace."' New Heart English Bible The LORD lift up his face toward you, and give you peace.' Webster's Bible Translation The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. World English Bible Yahweh lift up his face toward you, and give you peace.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYHWH lift up His countenance on you, "" And appoint for you—peace. Young's Literal Translation 'Jehovah lift up His countenance upon thee, and appoint for thee -- peace. Smith's Literal Translation Jehovah shall lift up his face to thee, and put peace to thee. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe Lord turn his countenance to thee, and give thee peace. Catholic Public Domain Version May the Lord turn his countenance toward you and grant peace to you.’ New American Bible The LORD look upon you kindly and give you peace! New Revised Standard Version the LORD lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated LORD JEHOVAH shall lift his faces upon you and make peace for you.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The LORD lift up His countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. Brenton Septuagint Translation the Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Aaron's Blessing…25may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; 26may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’ 27So they shall put My name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.”… Cross References Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid. 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. Psalm 29:11 The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace. Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful. Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Psalm 85:8 I will listen to what God the LORD will say; for He will surely speak peace to His people and His saints; He will not let them return to folly. John 16:33 I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!” 1 Peter 5:14 Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ. Isaiah 57:19 bringing praise to their lips. Peace, peace to those far and near,” says the LORD, “and I will heal them.” Ephesians 2:14-17 For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility / by abolishing in His flesh the law of commandments and decrees. He did this to create in Himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace / and reconciling both of them to God in one body through the cross, by which He put to death their hostility. ... Psalm 4:8 I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety. 2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. Treasury of Scripture The LORD lift up his countenance on you, and give you peace. lift up Psalm 4:6 There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. Psalm 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. Psalm 89:15 Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance. give thee Psalm 29:11 The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace. Isaiah 26:3,12 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee… Isaiah 57:19 I 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. Jump to Previous Appoint Approval Countenance Face Lift Peace Resting TurnJump to Next Appoint Approval Countenance Face Lift Peace Resting TurnNumbers 6 1. The law of the Nazarite in the days of his separation13. And after their completion 22. The form of blessing the people may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you This phrase is part of the Aaronic Blessing, a priestly benediction given by God to Moses for the Israelites. The "lifting up of the countenance" signifies God's favor and attention. In ancient Near Eastern culture, a king lifting his face toward a subject indicated approval and goodwill. Biblically, God's countenance represents His presence and blessing. This phrase suggests a personal and relational aspect of God's interaction with His people, emphasizing His willingness to engage with them intimately. It echoes the idea of God being attentive and responsive, as seen in Psalm 4:6, where the psalmist asks for the light of God's face to shine upon them. This is a precursor to the New Testament revelation of God's grace through Jesus Christ, who embodies God's ultimate favor and presence with humanity. and give you peace. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness to His people. 2. Aaron and His Sons The priests who were instructed to bless the Israelites with this benediction, serving as mediators between God and the people. 3. The Israelites The chosen people of God, recipients of the blessing, representing the community of believers. 4. The Wilderness The setting where the Israelites received the Law and the priestly blessings, symbolizing a place of testing and divine provision. 5. The Priestly Blessing A divinely ordained blessing given to the Israelites, encapsulating God's favor and peace. Teaching Points Understanding God's CountenanceGod's countenance represents His favor and attention. When God "lifts up His countenance," it signifies His approval and blessing upon His people. The Gift of Peace The peace mentioned here is not merely the absence of conflict but a holistic well-being that encompasses spiritual, emotional, and physical aspects. The Role of Priestly Blessing The priestly blessing serves as a reminder of God's desire to bless His people and the importance of intercessory prayer and blessing in the community of faith. Living in God's Peace Believers are called to live in the peace that God provides, trusting in His provision and presence in all circumstances. Reflecting God's Favor As recipients of God's favor, Christians are encouraged to reflect His love and peace to others, becoming conduits of His blessing in the world.Verse 26. - The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee. Ἐπάραὶ.. τὸ πρόσωπον αὐτοῦ ἐπὶ σέ, Septuagint. This clause seems to repeat the last in a somewhat stronger form, as implying more personal and individual attention from the Lord. His face shines upon all that love him, as the sun shines wherever no clouds intervene; but his face is lifted up to that soul for which he has a more special regard. נָשָׂא פָגִים אֶל seems to mean the same thing as נָשָׂא עֵינַיִם or שִׂיס (Genesis 43:29, ἀναβλέψας... τοῖς ὐφθαλμοῖς αὐτοῦ; 44:21). To lift up the eyes or the face upon any one is to look upon that one with peculiar and tender interest. And give thee peace (shalom). This peace, being the perfect fruit in experience of the grace which comes from God, forms the climax and conclusion of the benediction. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew may the LORDיְהוָ֤ה ׀ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel lift up יִשָּׂ֨א (yiś·śā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take His countenance פָּנָיו֙ (pā·nāw) Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6440: The face toward you אֵלֶ֔יךָ (’ê·le·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to and give וְיָשֵׂ֥ם (wə·yā·śêm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set you לְךָ֖ (lə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew peace.’ שָׁלֽוֹם׃ (šā·lō·wm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7965: Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace Links Numbers 6:26 NIVNumbers 6:26 NLT Numbers 6:26 ESV Numbers 6:26 NASB Numbers 6:26 KJV Numbers 6:26 BibleApps.com Numbers 6:26 Biblia Paralela Numbers 6:26 Chinese Bible Numbers 6:26 French Bible Numbers 6:26 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 6:26 Yahweh lift up his face toward you (Nu Num.) |
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