For that earth which drinketh in the rain which cometh often upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them that dress it, receiveth blessing of God:

saying, "Surely I will bless thee, and multiply thee indeed."

This Melchizedek, king of Salem - which being priest of the most high God, met Abraham, as he returned again from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him:

But he whose kindred is not counted among them, received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.

And no man denieth but that which is less, receiveth blessing of him which is greater.

In faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, as concerning things to come.

By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph, and bowed himself toward the top of his scepter.

Ye know how that afterward when that he would have inherited the blessing, he was put by, and he found no means to come thereby again: no, though he desired it with tears.