Having such a “milestone” year in 2016, I look forward to what 2017 has in store. The verse to begin 2017 for me is this: “Do not lack diligence; be fervent in spirit; serve the Lord.” <Romans 12:11>. 2016 goals! Happy 2016, everyone! Happy 2016 everyone!! So it’s the f...
Bibliography : Abraham, Blessing and the Nations A Philological and Exegetical Study of Genesis 12:3 in its Narrative Context Although many, particularly Christian, commentators understand this half-verse to be a promise by God to Abraham that "in you all the families of the earth shall be ble...
Verse (Click for Chapter) New International VersionHe also said, “Praise be to the LORD, the God of Shem! May Canaan be the slave of Shem.New Living TranslationThen Noah said, “May the LORD, the God of Shem, be blessed, and may Canaan be his servant!English Standard VersionHe also...
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, Proverbs 16:7 When a man's ways please the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, whi...
Our Sages in the Midrash and Talmud, present a number of explanations of the significance of this blessing. -Following the literal meaning of the verse, Yaakov was blessing them that they be fruitful and multiply like fish. -Further, being submerged under water, fish are immune to Ayin Hara...
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Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version“Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city.New Living TranslationBlessed are those who wash their robes. They will be permitted to enter through the...
The double blessing is flipping the blessing for others. What is a favorite Bible passage of yours and why? Mark Batterson: I have a few favorites. God used Jeremiah 1 to confirm my call into full-time ministry, so that passage is incredibly personal. My favorite verse is Ephesians 2:10...
May your blessing be on your people. Psalm 4[e] For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David. 1 Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God.Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer. 2 How long will you people turn my gl...
7 The Lord will grant that the enemies who rise up against you will be defeated before you. They will come at you from one direction but flee from you in seven. 8 The Lord will send a blessing on your barns and on everything you put your hand to. The Lord your God will bless you...