Overview
The Bible addresses benedictions across 17 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Numbers, 2 Peter and Genesis. Closely related themes include Christ, the High Priest, Intercession, Priests and Sanctification. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus, Noah and Aaron.
Key Bible verses about benedictions
Old Testament
Genesis
And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth.
And the fear of you and the dread of you shall be upon every beast of the earth, and upon every fowl of the air, upon all that moveth upon the earth, and upon all the fishes of the sea; into your hand are they delivered.
Numbers
Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them,
The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:
The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:
The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
New Testament
Romans
Ephesians
Hebrews
Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, covenant: or, testament
Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. working: or, doing
1 Peter
2 Peter
Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,
According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: to: or, by
Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
People in the Bible and benedictions
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying benedictions for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 9:1, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Numbers, 2 Peter and Genesis each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Jesus, Noah and Aaron and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Christ, the High Priest, Intercession, Priests and Sanctification.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about benedictions?
The Bible addresses benedictions across 17 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Numbers, 2 Peter and Genesis. Closely related themes include Christ, the High Priest, Intercession, Priests and Sanctification. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus, Noah and Aaron.
How many Bible verses are about benedictions?
The Bible references benedictions in 17 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention benedictions?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 9:1: “And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with benedictions?
Jesus, Noah and Aaron.
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