Luke 2:28

Simeon took Him into his arms, and blessed and praised and thanked God, and said,

Luke 1:64

At once Zacharias’ mouth was opened and his tongue freed, and he began speaking, praising and blessing and thanking God.

Psalm 32:11-1


Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you righteous [who actively seek right standing with Him];
Shout for joy, all you upright in heart.

Psalm 105:1-3

O give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name;
Make known His deeds among the people.

Psalm 135:19-20


O house of Israel, bless and praise the Lord [with gratitude];
O house of Aaron, bless the Lord;

Mark 9:36

Taking a child, He set him before them; and taking him in His arms, He said to them,

Mark 10:16

And He took the children [one by one] in His arms and blessed them [with kind, encouraging words], placing His hands on them.

Luke 1:46

And Mary said,

“My soul magnifies and exalts the Lord,

Luke 1:68


“Blessed (praised, glorified) be the Lord, the God of Israel,
Because He has visited us and brought redemption to His people,

Luke 2:13-14

Then suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host (angelic army) praising God and saying,

Luke 2:20

The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all that they had heard and seen, just as it had been told them.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,

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Bible References

Took

Mark 9:36
Taking a child, He set him before them; and taking him in His arms, He said to them,
Mark 10:16
And He took the children [one by one] in His arms and blessed them [with kind, encouraging words], placing His hands on them.

And

Luke 2:13
Then suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host (angelic army) praising God and saying,
Luke 1:46
And Mary said,

“My soul magnifies and exalts the Lord,
Psalm 32:11

Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you righteous [who actively seek right standing with Him];
Shout for joy, all you upright in heart.
Psalm 33:1
Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous ones;
Praise is becoming and appropriate for those who are upright [in heart—those with moral integrity and godly character].
Psalm 105:1
O give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name;
Make known His deeds among the people.
Psalm 135:19

O house of Israel, bless and praise the Lord [with gratitude];
O house of Aaron, bless the Lord;

General references

Psalm 37:37

Mark the blameless man [who is spiritually complete], and behold the upright [who walks in moral integrity];
There is a [good] future for the man of peace [because a life of honor blesses one’s descendants].