Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Blessings?

27 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Blessings in the Bible

Explore what the Bible says about blessings. This collection of 10 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

27
Total Verses
12
Old Testament
15
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Blessings

  1. 1
    Numbers 6:24
    The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:
    KJV
  2. 2
    Deuteronomy 28:1
    And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth:
    KJV
  3. 3
    Job 42:12
    So the LORD blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning: for he had fourteen thousand sheep, and six thousand camels, and a thousand yoke of oxen, and a thousand she asses.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Psalms 1:1
    Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. ungodly: or, wicked
    KJV
  5. 5
    Psalms 2:12
    Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Psalms 32:1
    A Psalm of David, Maschil. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. A Psalm: or, A Psalm of David giving instruction
    KJV
  7. 7
    Psalms 32:2
    Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Psalms 118:26
    Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD: we have blessed you out of the house of the LORD.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Psalms 127:3
    Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Psalms 146:5
    Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God:
    KJV

Subtopics of Blessings

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blessings of children
counting your blessings
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Blessings? (12 Verses)

The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:
And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth:
So the LORD blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning: for he had fourteen thousand sheep, and six thousand camels, and a thousand yoke of oxen, and a thousand she asses.
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. ungodly: or, wicked
Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.
A Psalm of David, Maschil. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. A Psalm: or, A Psalm of David giving instruction
Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile.
Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD: we have blessed you out of the house of the LORD.
Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God:
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Blessings? (15 Verses)

And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.
But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.
And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: places: or, things
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried , he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. deed: or, doing
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Blessings

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about blessings. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about blessings and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about blessings is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on blessings needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about blessings with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about blessings, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about blessings?
Explore what the Bible says about blessings. This collection of 10 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme. The Bible contains 27 key verses about blessings spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about blessings are there?
There are 27 key Bible verses about blessings compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about blessings?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about blessings is Numbers 6:24 — "The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:"
Where in the Bible does it talk about blessings?
Blessings is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 27 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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Topics Included

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