Blessing

What it means for God to bless: the priestly blessing, Abraham's promise, and the blessings believers already hold.

Num 6:24-26

24The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:

See also: Jubilees 22:14, 1 Thessalonians 5:23

25The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:

See also: Psalms 80:19, Psalms 119:135

26The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

See also: John 14:27, Psalms 4:6

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Gen 12:2-3

2And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:

See also: Proverbs 10:22, 2 Samuel 7:9

3And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.

See also: Galatians 3:8, Genesis 22:18

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Ps 1:1-3

1Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

See also: Pirkei Avot (Mishnah Avot) 3:2, Psalms 26:4-5

2But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

See also: Joshua 1:8, Psalms 119:92

3And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

See also: Jeremiah 17:8, Ezekiel 47:12

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Eph 1:3

3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

See also: 1 Peter 1:3, 2 Corinthians 5:17

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