Numbers 6:26
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
The LORD lift up his countenance on you, and give you peace.
American King James Version (AKJV)
The LORD lift up his countenance on you, and give you peace.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Jehovah lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
May the Lord's approval be resting on you and may he give you peace.
Webster's Revision
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.'
English Revised Version (ERV)
The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
Definitions for Numbers 6:26
Barnes's Numbers 6:26 Bible Commentary
Lift up his countenance upon thee - i. e. especially direct His thought and care toward thee: compare 2 Kings 9:32, and similar phrases in Genesis 43:29; Genesis 44:21. Through such loving providence alone could the peace of God in which the blessing closes be given.
Wesley's Numbers 6:26 Bible Commentary
6:26 Lift up his countenance - That is, look upon thee with a chearful and pleasant countenance, as one that is well pleased with thee and thy services. Peace - Peace with God, with thy own conscience, and with all men; all prosperity is comprehended under this word.