How does blessing develop through the rest of Scripture?

Blessing flows from creation (Genesis 1) to Abraham, through whom 'all families of the earth' are blessed (Genesis 12:3), to the priestly blessing (Numbers 6), and to 'all spiritual blessings in Christ' (Ephesians 1:3).

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Where Does the Bible First Mention Blessing?

Q: Where does the Bible first mention blessing?

The Bible first mentions blessing in Genesis 1:22, using the original word barak (ברך). 'God blessed them, saying, Be fruitful, and multiply'—the first blessing is God empowering His creatures to flourish, defining blessing as divine favor that produces life.

The Bible first mentions blessing in Genesis 1:22, from the original word barak (ברך). 'God blessed them, saying, Be fruitful, and multiply'—the first blessing is God empowering His creatures to flourish, defining blessing as divine favor that produces life.

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To bless is to speak God's empowering favor over another.

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