The other is eulogeo, which is used to give a good report or say a good word it is more similar to the meaning of barak. There are two Greek words in the New Testament which are translated as 'blessing.' The first is makarios, which carries the same meaning as the Hebrew word esher. When the Psalmist says, 'Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers' (Psalm 1:1), he is saying 'you will be happy if you do not walk in the counsel of the wicked, etc.' Obedience to God is not a pre-requisite for salvation-while we were still sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:8)-but obedience to God and living according to His Word is a recipe for blessing, for happiness in life (Proverbs 3:1-4).

This word occurs frequently in the Psalms and Proverbs. The Hebrew word barak means literally 'to kneel' and when used in this context, it indicates a relationship between man, who adores God by kneeling, and God, who benefits men with His presence.ДЄnother word translated 'blessing' is the Hebrew word esher, which indicates a state of happiness. It can be said that all who believe in the God of Israel are consecrated with bloodвЂ“the blood of Jesus Christ-through faith. I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.' God is promising good fortune, and a good future, to the descendants of Abram, and He is saying that others will gain good fortune through him. For example, in Genesis 12:1-3, God makes a promise to Abram, saying, 'I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. Perhaps the meaning of the word blessing can be most accurately understood when these three etymological meanings-blood consecration, praise, and good fortune-are taken in concert. It may have originally meant 'to consecrate with blood' and it was later used to translate the Latin word benedicere, which means 'to praise, worship.' The word 'bless' is also used to translate the Hebrew word barak, which means 'to praise, congratulate or salute.' In the common vernacular, the word is used to indicate a wish of good fortune upon the one receiving the blessing. The word 'bless' or 'blessing' comes from the Old English word bledsian, based on the Old English word for blood. What is the biblical definition of a blessing? What is it to bless in the Bible?

Blessing of the old god