Theв Lordв Make His Face Shine On You(c)в В And Be Gracious — To You;(d)26в Theв Lordв Turn His Face(e)

The blessing follows a strict, expanding Hebrew structure that emphasizes "increasing" grace: : Line 1 (v. 24): 3 Hebrew words Line 2 (v. 25): 5 Hebrew words Line 3 (v. 26): 7 Hebrew words

In the ancient Near East, a "shining" face was a metaphor for . The blessing follows a strict, expanding Hebrew structure

: Scholars often interpret "make His face shine on you" as God "smiling" upon His people. It suggests a posture of warmth and goodwill, like a proud parent beaming at a child. The blessing follows a strict