Numbers 6:24-26 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Bible Comments

The Lord bless thee Bestow upon you all manner of blessings, temporal and spiritual. Keep thee That is, continue his blessings to thee, and preserve thee in and to the use of them; keep thee from sin, and its bitter effects. Shine upon thee Alluding to the shining of the sun upon the earth, to enlighten, and warm, and renew the face of it. The Lord love thee, and make thee know that he loves thee. We cannot but be happy, if we have God's love; and we cannot but be easy, if we know that we have it. Lift up his countenance That is, look upon thee with a cheerful 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.

Numbers 6:24-26

24 The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:

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

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