Numbers 6:26
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 Version
YHWH 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 Bible
The 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 Bible
The 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 1917
The 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.

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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.

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Numbers 6
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22. The form of blessing the people














The LORD
The term "LORD" in this verse is a translation of the Hebrew name "YHWH" or "Yahweh," which is the personal name of God revealed to Moses in the burning bush (Exodus 3:14). This name signifies God's eternal existence and His covenantal faithfulness to His people. In the context of Numbers 6:26, it emphasizes the personal and relational nature of God, who is actively involved in the lives of His people. The use of "LORD" here reminds us of God's sovereignty and His role as the ultimate authority and protector of Israel.

turn His face
The phrase "turn His face" is a Hebrew idiom that signifies God's attention and favor. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the face was often associated with presence and favor. When God "turns His face" toward someone, it indicates His approval, blessing, and the granting of His presence. This is a powerful image of divine favor, suggesting that God is not distant or indifferent but is actively engaged and benevolent toward His people.

toward you
The word "you" is personal and direct, indicating that God's blessings are not just for the community as a whole but for each individual within it. This personal aspect of the blessing underscores the intimate relationship between God and His people. It reassures believers that they are known and loved by God on a personal level, and that His blessings are meant for them individually.

and give you peace
The Hebrew word for "peace" is "shalom," which encompasses more than just the absence of conflict. It refers to a state of completeness, wholeness, and well-being. In the biblical context, "shalom" includes prosperity, health, security, and harmony with God and others. This blessing of peace is a holistic one, promising not only external tranquility but also internal contentment and spiritual fulfillment. It reflects God's desire for His people to live in a state of harmony and well-being, both in their relationship with Him and with each other.

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 LORD
יְהוָ֤ה ׀ (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


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