Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

General references

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].