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.

Mark 9:36

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

But Israel reached out his right hand and laid it on the head of Ephraim, who was the younger, and his left hand on Manasseh’s head, crossing his hands [intentionally], even though Manasseh was the firstborn.

Deuteronomy 28:3

“You will be blessed in the city, and you will be blessed in the field.

Isaiah 40:11

He will protect His flock like a shepherd,
He will gather the lambs in His arm,
He will carry them in His bosom;
He will gently and carefully lead those nursing their young.

Luke 2:28-34

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

Luke 24:50-51

Then He led them out as far as Bethany, and lifted up His hands and blessed them.

John 21:15-17

So when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these [others do—with total commitment and devotion]?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You [with a deep, personal affection, as for a close friend].” Jesus said to him, “Feed My lambs.”

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