blessing
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- noun
- /ˈblɛsɪŋ/
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bendición
- But in Judaism we actually say a blessing before we eat and after we eat.
- ask God's blessing
- a priestly blessing
- a priest's blessing
Each morning the holy ones arrive at sunrise with blessing songs.
- Each morning the holy ones arrive at sunrise with blessing songs.
- Until then, hear now these words of blessing.
- But in Judaism we actually say a blessing before we eat and after we eat.
- When you come back up, you express also a form of greeting towards God and channeling your prayers and your blessings towards God.
Examples
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And God's blessing on you!
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Father, we thank Thee for Thy blessings... and dedicate them to Thy mercy...
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I pray that the blessing of Almighty God may rest upon your councils.
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We ask these blessings in Jesus' name.
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I will now recite the blessing of the harvest.
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Blessings and peace upon you.
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The birth of twins is perceived simultaneously as a double blessing and a stressful event.
Academic text (2008) -
Lord, we thank you for the bountiful blessings we are about to receive.
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Dear heavenly father, we ask for your guidance and your wisdom, and that you may pour your blessing upon your work, your land, and your people.
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Before our meal, we took a moment to say a blessing to thank God for the food.
Synonyms
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Talking to God to ask for help or give thanks
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A short prayer asking for God's help at the end of a service
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A short prayer asking for help or blessing at the start of a service
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A humble request for help from someone in power or from God
Antonyms
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Morphology
Etymology
Blessing comes from the verb bless, which originally meant 'to make holy' and to ask for God's favour. So a blessing is a prayer or act asking for help or protection.