Numbers 6:26 KJV
The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.King James Version
The same verse in modern English
The LORD lift up his face toward you, and give you peace.Numbers 6:26, World English Bible (WEB)
Sitting with this verse
This is the last line of the priestly blessing. To lift up the face toward someone is to look at them with favor, the opposite of turning away. The KJV’s “countenance” simply means face. The blessing that began with keeping ends with peace, shalom, a word for wholeness and well-being, not only quiet. The next verse says this places God’s name on his people. Lift your face toward him for a moment.
Older words in this verse
- thee, thou
- you (one person)
From Numbers 6
After the Nazirite vow comes the priestly blessing, asking that God's face shine on his people. Receive that blessing slowly now, then speak it over someone you love.
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