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God's Focused, Loving Care
Commentators explain that for God to "lift up his countenance" is a powerful metaphor for His focused, loving attention. It signifies His active and special regard, described as the smile of a loving Father or God looking cheerfully upon His people, showing His favor and pleasure.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 6:22–27
18th Century
Theologian
The priestly blessing () is appointed as a solemn form to be used by the priests exclusively, and in this function their office, as it were, culmin…
John Gill
On Numbers 6:26
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord lift up his countenance upon you
Show his face and favour, look cheerfully on his people, declare himse…
Matthew Henry
On Numbers 6:22–27
17th Century
Minister
The priests were solemnly to bless the people in the name of the Lord. To be under the almighty protection of God our Saviour; to enjoy his favour …