Numbers 6:25 (BSB)

may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;

From Numbers 6. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Numbers 6:25

  • Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Numbers 6:22-27: Here, I. The priests, among other good offices which they were to do, are appointed solemnly to bless the people in the name of the Lord, Num 6:23. It was part of their work, Deu 21:5. Hereby God put an honour upon the priests, for the less is blessed of the better; and hereby he gave great comfort and satisfaction to the people, who looked...
  • John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Numbers 6:25: 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...
  • Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (Reformed), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible on Numbers 6:23-27: THE FORM OF BLESSING THE PEOPLE. (Num 6:23-27) 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.
  • Keil & Delitzsch (Lutheran), Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament on Numbers 6:22-26: Num 6:22-26 The Priestly or Aaronic Blessing. - The spiritual character of the congregation of Israel culminated in the blessing with which the priests were to bless the people. The directions as to this blessing, therefore, impressed the seal of perfection upon the whole order and organization of the people of God, inasmuch as Israel was first truly formed into a congregation of Jehovah by...