Meaning
A blessing is a favor, benefit, or expression of good bestowed upon another.
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, blessing may refer to a favor or benefit given to a person, an expression of good spoken over another, or a benefit received from God.
Blessings are spoken, given, received, and passed from one generation to another in the biblical record.
Key References
- Genesis 12:1-3
- Genesis 27:27-40
- Genesis 28:1-4
- Genesis 48:8-20
- Genesis 49
- Numbers 6:22-27
- Deuteronomy 28:1-14
- Proverbs 10:22
- Matthew 5:3-12
- Ephesians 1:3
Related Terms
- Covenant
- Promise
- Birthright
- Inheritance
- Curse