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Yahweh lift up his face toward you, and give you peace.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the Lord lift up his countenance upon you Show his face and favour, look cheerfully on his people, declare himse…
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 …
