Blessing in the Old Testament

Blessing in the Old Testament is pronouncing a wish or a prayer over a person or thing. The blessing brings prosperity and strength, enables a good future and seals the connection between the generations. A good example is the blessing that Jacob pronounces over his twelve sons (Genesis 49:1-28). In that blessing, Jacob describes all his sons and outlines their future (see also Deuteronomy 33).

Blessings and Curses

Related Bible passages

Genesis 49.1 - Genesis 49.28 Genesis 12.3 Deuteronomy 30.19 - Deuteronomy 30.20 Numbers 6.22 - Numbers 6.27 Genesis 48.10 - Genesis 48.19

Religion of Israel

Blessings and Curses

Blessing in the New Testament

Blessing in the Old Testament

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