KJV ORIGINAL
The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
May the LORD make his face shine on you and show you his kindness:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is asking God to bless someone with his favor and grace, like sunshine warming their life.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, which details the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, God provides Moses with instructions for the priests on how to bless the people. This verse is part of the Aaronic blessing, a formal pronouncement given to Aaron and his sons to invoke God's favor and protection upon the nation of Israel. It reflects the ancient Israelite practice of seeking divine assurance and grace as part of their covenant relationship with God.
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