Blessing (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun
  1. the act or words of a person who blesses.
  2. a special favor, mercy, or benefit: the blessings of liberty.
  3. a favor or gift bestowed by God, thereby bringing happiness.
  4. the invoking of God's favor upon a person: The son was denied his father's blessing.
  5. praise; devotion; worship, especially grace said before a meal: The children took turns reciting the blessing.
  6. approval or good wishes: The proposed law had the blessing of the governor.
noun
  1. the act of invoking divine protection or aid
  2. the words or ceremony used for this
  3. a short prayer of thanksgiving before or after a meal; grace
  4. Also called: brachah, brocho Judaism
    • a short prayer prescribed for a specific occasion and beginning "Blessed art thou, O Lord…"
    • a section of the liturgy including a similar formula
  5. approval; good wishes
  6. the bestowal of a divine gift or favour
  7. a happy event or state of affairs
Blessing (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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