Numbers 6:25

“The Lord make his face to shine upon thee, etc.] Cause himself, the sun of righteousness, to arise and shine upon them, and give both spiritual light and heat unto them; grant his gracious presence, the manifestations of himself, communion with him, clearer discoveries of his love, of interest in him, and an increase of spiritual light and knowledge of his Gospel, and the truths of it, and of his mind and will: and be gracious unto thee; by granting larger measures of grace out of his fulness, by leading more abundantly into it, and making fresh and frequent applications of it; grace is often wished for from Christ as well as from the Father.”

“The priestly blessing (compare Ecclus. 36:17) is appointed as a solemn form to be used by the priests exclusively, and in this function their office as it were culminates (compare Leviticus 9:22 note). God Himself provides a formula, through which from time to time, as His people by obedience place themselves in true and right relationship to Him, the authorised mediators may pronounce and communicate His special blessing to them. It was a Jewish tradition that this blessing was given at the close of the daily sacrifice. The structure of the blessing is remarkable. It is rhythmical, consists of three distinct parts, and mounts by gradual stages to that peace which forms the last and most…”

“Shine upon thee - Alluding to the shining of the sun upon the earth, to enlighten, and warm, and renew the face of it. The Lord love thee, and make thee know that he loves thee. We cannot but be happy, if we have God's love; and we cannot but be easy, if we know that we have it. Numbers 6:26”

“6:25 The desire for God’s smile is often translated more literally may he make his face shine upon you. • be gracious to you: God’s people need his grace and mercy in a dangerous world (cp. Pss 31:16; 67:1; 80:3, 7, 19).”

“The Lord: Psa 21:6, Psa 31:16, Psa 67:1, Psa 80:1-3, Psa 80:7, Psa 80:19, Psa 119:135; Dan 9:17 gracious: Gen 43:29; Exo 33:19; Mal 1:9; Joh 1:17 Numbers 6:26”