Genesis 47:10

And Jacob blessed Pharaoh, and departed from his presence.

Genesis 47:7

Then Joseph brought Jacob (Israel) his father and presented him before Pharaoh; and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.

Genesis 14:19

And Melchizedek blessed Abram and said,

“Blessed (joyful, favored) be Abram by God Most High,
Creator and Possessor of heaven and earth;

Numbers 6:23-27

“Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, ‘This is the way you shall bless the Israelites. Say to them:

Deuteronomy 33:1

This is the blessing with which Moses the man of God blessed the sons of Israel before his death.

Ruth 2:4

It was then that Boaz came back from Bethlehem and said to the reapers, “The Lord be with you!” And they answered him, “The Lord bless you!”

2 Samuel 8:10

Toi sent Joram his son to King David to greet and congratulate him for his battle and defeat of Hadadezer; for Hadadezer had been at war with Toi. Joram brought with him articles of silver, gold, and bronze [as gifts].

2 Samuel 19:39

So all the people crossed over the Jordan. When the king had crossed over, he kissed Barzillai and blessed him, and he returned to his place.

Psalm 119:46


I will also speak of Your testimonies before kings
And shall not be ashamed.

Psalm 129:8


Nor do those who pass by say,
“The blessing of the Lord be upon you;
We bless you in the name of the Lord.”

Hebrews 7:7

Yet it is beyond all dispute that the lesser person is always blessed by the greater one.

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