7 occurrences in 12 translations

'Bless' in the Bible

David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead and said to them, “The Lord bless you, because you have shown this kindness to Saul your lord when you buried him.

Verse ConceptsMessengers Sent OutKindnessMay God Bless!

Then David returned to bless his household. And Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, How glorious was the king of Israel to day, who uncovered himself to day in the eyes of the handmaids of his servants, as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovereth himself!

Verse ConceptsFamilies, Examples OfBenedictionsIronySarcasmEmployers, Good ExamplesNudityPeople Stripping OffPeople Who Blessed Others

Therefore now let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may continue for ever before thee: for thou, O Lord GOD, hast spoken it: and with thy blessing let the house of thy servant be blessed for ever.

Verse ConceptsEternal BlessingMay God Bless!DedicationBlessings From God

Then Toi sent Joram his son unto king David, to salute him, and to bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer, and smitten him: for Hadadezer had wars with Toi. And Joram brought with him vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and vessels of brass:

The king replied to Absalom, “No, my son, we should not all go, or we would be a burden to you.” Although Absalom urged him, he wasn’t willing to go, though he did bless him.

At this, Joab fell on his face to the ground, prostrating himself to bless the king, and then said, "Today your servant realizes that he's found favor with you, your majesty, in that the king has acted on the request of his servant."

Verse ConceptsBowing Before David

Wherefore David said unto the Gibeonites, What shall I do for you? and wherewith shall I make the atonement, that ye may bless the inheritance of the LORD?

Bible Theasaurus

Amuse (2 instances)
Commend (20 instances)
Consecrate (84 instances)
Create (29 instances)
Desire (651 instances)
Enliven (1 instance)
Flatter (8 instances)
Gratify (12 instances)
Hallow (73 instances)
Indulge (14 instances)
Sanctify (97 instances)

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