The meaning of “בְּרָכָה”
Understanding Bᵉrâkâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
blessing, liberal, pool, present. - benediction - by implication prosperity 1) blessing 2) (source of) blessing 3) bless...
בְּרָכָה
blessing, liberal, pool, present. - benediction - by implication prosperity 1) blessing 2) (source of) blessing 3) blessing, prosperity 4) blessing, praise of God 5) a gift, present 6) treaty of peace
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 28:4 | “And give thee the blessing of Abraham, to thee, and to thy seed with thee; that thou mayest inherit the land wherein thou art a stranger, which God gave unto Abraham.” Word: בְּרָכָה (Bᵉrâkâh) | |
| Deuteronomy 28:2 | “And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God.” Word: בְּרָכָה (Bᵉrâkâh) | |
| 1 Samuel 30:26 | “And when David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil unto the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying, Behold a present for you of the spoil of the enemies of the Lord;” Word: בְּרָכָה (Bᵉrâkâh) | |
| Nehemiah 13:2 | “Because they met not the children of Israel with bread and with water, but hired Balaam against them, that he should curse them: howbeit our God turned the curse into a blessing.” Word: בְּרָכָה (Bᵉrâkâh) | |
| Proverbs 11:25 | “The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.” Word: בְּרָכָה (Bᵉrâkâh) |
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Theological Word Study: Blessing
Old Testament Usage
Meaning: Blessing, prosperity
The Hebrew berakhah (בְּרָכָה) means blessing—divine favor bringing prosperity and well-being. God blessed Abraham to be a blessing (Genesis 12:2), and obedience brings blessing while disobedience brings curse (Deuteronomy 28).
New Testament Usage
Meaning: Blessing, praise
The Greek eulogia (εὐλογία) denotes blessing—divine favor or words of praise. Believers are blessed with 'all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ' (Ephesians 1:3) and called to 'bless them which persecute you' (Romans 12:14).