Numbers · Chapter 6 · Peace
Numbers 6:26 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
Peace that does not depend on circumstance.
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WEB · World English Bible
"Yahweh lift up his face toward you, and give you peace.’"
KJV · King James Version
"The LORD3068 lift up5375 his countenance6440 upon thee, and give7760 thee peace7965."
How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses the, lord, countenance, upon, while the WEB renders these as yahweh, face, toward, you. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.
In context
Numbers 6:26 in Numbers 6
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Numbers 6:26 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Numbers 6. Read the full chapter →
- v.24 ‘Yahweh bless you, and keep you.
- v.25 Yahweh make his face to shine on you, and be gracious to you.
- v.26 Yahweh lift up his face toward you, and give you peace.’
- v.27 “So they shall put my name on the children of Israel; and I will bless them.”
Book background
About the Book of Numbers
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Genre
- Law (Pentateuch)
- Author
- Moses (traditional)
- Date written
- c. 1446–1406 BC
- Audience
- Israel before entering Canaan
- Chapters
- 36
Numbers records Israel's journey from Sinai to the edge of the Promised Land, two military censuses, and a generation of failure: rebellion at Kadesh, judgment, and the wilderness years. It contains Aaron's priestly blessing (6:24-26), Balaam's prophecies, and the lifting of the bronze serpent that Jesus later referenced (John 3:14).
Setting: Covers 38 years of wilderness wandering between Sinai and the plains of Moab.
Key themes: wilderness · faithfulness · rebellion · judgment · guidance
Memorisation aid
How to memorise Numbers 6:26
Numbers 6:26 contains 11 words in 2 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.
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Yahweh lift up his face toward you
YLUHFT
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and give you peace.’
AGYP
Frequently asked
FAQ about Numbers 6:26
What does Numbers 6:26 say?
Numbers 6:26 reads: "Yahweh lift up his face toward you, and give you peace.’" — from the Old Testament, Numbers (Law (Pentateuch)). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.
What book of the Bible is Numbers 6:26 in?
Numbers 6:26 is in the book of Numbers, traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional) and written around c. 1446–1406 BC. Numbers is law (pentateuch) in the Old Testament, originally addressed to Israel before entering Canaan. Best known for Aaron's blessing and the bronze serpent.
What is Numbers 6:26 about?
Numbers 6:26 is primarily a Bible verse about Peace. Within Numbers, Numbers records Israel's journey from Sinai to the edge of the Promised Land, two military censuses, and a generation of failure: rebellion at Kadesh, judgment, and the wilderness years. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.
What is the difference between Numbers 6:26 in WEB and KJV?
Numbers 6:26 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "Yahweh lift up his face toward you, and give you peace.’". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "The LORD3068 lift up5375 his countenance6440 upon thee, and give7760 thee peace7965.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.
How long is Numbers 6:26?
Numbers 6:26 is 11 words in the WEB translation (56 characters), broken into 2 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 3 seconds.
How can I memorise Numbers 6:26?
To memorise Numbers 6:26, split it into its 2 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.
Why does Numbers 6:26 matter in Numbers?
Numbers records Israel's journey from Sinai to the edge of the Promised Land, two military censuses, and a generation of failure: rebellion at Kadesh, judgment, and the wilderness years. It contains Aaron's priestly blessing (6:24-26), Balaam's prophecies, and the lifting of the bronze serpent that Jesus later referenced (John 3:14). Numbers 6:26 sits within this larger story — Numbers as a whole emphasises wilderness, faithfulness, rebellion.
How can I apply Numbers 6:26 today?
Many readers use Numbers 6:26 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download Numbers 6:26 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.
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Psalms 23:1
“A Psalm by David. Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
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Psalms 23:4
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
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Matthew 11:28
““Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.”
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Philippians 4:7
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.”
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John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don't let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.”
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Philippians 4:6-7
“In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which sur…”
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Psalm 23:1
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
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Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a latter end.”
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Psalms 46:1
“For the Chief Musician. By the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
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Psalms 46:10
““Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth.””
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