Numbers 6:26 - Exposition

The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee. ἐπάραι … 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 ; Genesis 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.