Num 6:25 | TNotes | STEP | 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 ).

bPss 31:16►

‏ Numbers 6:25

6:25 ^a 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 ^b; 67:1 ^c; 80:3 ^d, 7 ^e, 19 ^f).