G2129
Blessing (Eulogia)
εὐλογία (eulogia)
Good words spoken — divine favor, praise, and the bestowal of God's goodness.
Greek
Pronunciation: yoo-log-EE-ah
Definition
Eulogia is the Greek word for blessing, meaning 'good words' or 'good speaking.' It describes both God's bestowal of favor on humanity and humanity's response of praise to God — a reciprocal exchange of goodness.
Featured KJV occurrences (3)
Ephesians 1:3
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ.”Read in context
Genesis 12:2
“And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing.”Read in context
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