Lexical Summary eulogeó: To bless, to praise, to speak well of Original Word: εὐλογέω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bless, praise. From a compound of eu and logos; to speak well of, i.e. (religiously) to bless (thank or invoke a benediction upon, prosper) -- bless, praise. see GREEK eu see GREEK logos HELPS Word-studies 2127 eulogéō (from 2095 /eú, "well, good" and 3056 /lógos, "word, reason") – properly, to speak (reason) which confers benefit; hence, bless. 2127 /eulogéō ("confer what is beneficial") is used of God blessing people (Lk 1:28; Eph 1:3; Heb 6:14, etc.) – and His people blessing Him (Lk 1:64, 2:28, 24:53; 1 Cor 14:16; Js 3:9). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom eu and logos Definition to speak well of, praise NASB Translation bless (9), blessed (25), blessing (3), giving a blessing (1), praise (1), praising (1), surely* (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2127: εὐλογέωεὐλογέω, ἐυλόγω; future εὐλογήσω; imperfect εὐλόγουν and ηὐλόγουν (Mark 10:16, where the manuscripts fluctuate between the two forms (cf. WH's Appendix, p. 162)); 1 aorist εὐλόγησα (ηὐλόγησα, Matthew 14:19 L Tr; Luke 24:30 L; Hebrews 11:20 and 21 L); perfect ἐυλόγηκα (ηὐλόγηκά, Hebrews 7:6 L; see εὐδοκέω at the beginning (cf. Veitch, under the word; Tdf. on Luke, the passage cited)); passive, perfect participle εὐλογῇ μένος; 1 future ἐυλογηθήσομαι; (εὔλογος); the Sept. very often for בָּרַך and בֵּרֵך; Vulg.benedico; mostly with the accusative of the object, to bless one; 1. as in Greek writings, to praise, celebrate with praises: τόν Θεόν, Luke 1:64; Luke 2:28; Luke 24:51, 53 (Tdf. omits); James 3:9; absolutely, in the giving of thanks: Matthew 14:19; Matthew 26:26 (cf. 3 below); Mark 6:41; Mark 8:7 R G T (?); 2. to invoke blessings: τινα, upon one, Matthew 5:44 Rec.; Luke 6:28; Romans 12:14; absolutely, 1 Corinthians 4:12; 1 Peter 3:9; of one taking leave, Luke 24:50f; of one at the point of death, Hebrews 11:20f (Genesis 48:9); in congratulations, Hebrews 7:1, 6f (Genesis 14:19); Mark 10:16 R G L; Luke 2:34; εὐλογημένος (בָּרוּך), praised, blessed (cf. εὐλογητός): Matthew 21:9; Matthew 23:39; Mark 11:9; Luke 13:35; Luke 19:38; John 12:13 (in all which passages it is an acclamation borrowed from: Psalm 117:26 3. with the accusative of a thing, "to consecrate a thing with solemn prayers; to ask God's blessing on a thing, pray him to bless it to one's use, pronounce a consecratory blessing on": ἰχθύδια, Mark 8:7 L Tr WH; τούς ἄρτους, Luke 9:16; τό ποτήριον, 1 Corinthians 10:16; τήν θυσίαν, 1 Samuel 9:13; and perhaps τόν ἄρτον, Matthew 26:26; Mark 14:22 (but see above under 1); cf. Rückert, Das Abendmahl, p. 220f. 4. of God, to cause to prosper, to make happy, to bestow blessings on, (cf. Winer's Grammar, 32): τινα, Acts 3:26; followed by ἐν with the dative of the blessing, ἐν πάσῃ εὐλογία, with every kind of blessing, Ephesians 1:3 (ἐν ἀγαθοῖς, Test xii. Patr. (test. Jos. § 18), p. 722 (ἐν εὐλογίαις γῆς, ἐν πρωτογενημασι καρπῶν, test. Isach. § 5, p. 626f)); εὐλογῶν εὐλογήσω σε (after the Hebrew, Genesis 22:17; see εἰδῶ, I. 1 a. (for references)), I will bestow on thee the greatest blessings, Hebrews 6:14; Galatians 3:8 Rec.elz bez (see ἐνευλογέω), Galatians 3:9; εὐλογημένος favored of God, blessed, Luke 1:42b (cf. Deuteronomy 28:4); ἐν γυναιξί, blessed among women, i. e. before all other women, Luke 1:28 R G L Tr text brackets; 42a (cf. Winers Grammar, 246 (231); (Buttmann, 83 (73))); εὐλογημένοι τοῦ πατρός (equivalent to ὑπό τοῦ πατρός, like εὐλογημένοι ὑπό Θεοῦ, Isaiah 61:9; Isaiah 65:23; cf. Winers Grammar, 189 (178) and § 30, 4; (cf. Buttmann, § 132, 23)), appointed to eternal salvation by my father, Matthew 25:34. (Compare: ἐνευλογέω, κατευλογέω.) The verb describes an act of invoking or imparting favor, prosperity, or praise. In Scripture it may flow downward from God to humanity (Ephesians 1:3), upward from humanity to God (James 3:9), or horizontally from one person to another (Romans 12:14). It encompasses both spoken words and concrete acts that convey the gracious benevolence of God. God as the Origin of All Blessing The New Testament records divine blessing as an expression of covenant fidelity. Hebrews 6:14 recalls God’s oath to Abraham, “Surely I will bless you and multiply your descendants,” anchoring every subsequent blessing in that original promise. Hebrews 7:1-7 presents Melchizedek blessing Abraham, illustrating the principle that “the lesser is blessed by the greater” (Hebrews 7:7); the ultimate “greater” is God Himself, whose blessing cannot be annulled (Romans 11:29). Christ the Mediator of Blessing Jesus embodies and channels divine blessing. His triumphal-entry welcome—“Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord” (Matthew 21:9; Mark 11:9-10; Luke 19:38; John 12:13)—identifies Him as the long-awaited Davidic King. At Bethany He “lifted up His hands and blessed them” before ascending (Luke 24:50-51), leaving the Church under His continuing benediction. Through Him “those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham” (Galatians 3:9). Liturgical and Sacramental Use Jesus “blessed” the loaves before multiplying them (Matthew 14:19; Mark 6:41; Luke 9:16) and the bread at the Last Supper (Matthew 26:26; Mark 14:22). Paul echoes this pattern in corporate worship: “The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ?” (1 Corinthians 10:16). The early Church’s constant temple activity included “blessing God” (Luke 24:53), showing that praise and Eucharistic thanksgiving were united. Covenantal and Redemptive Framework Hebrews 11 highlights patriarchal blessings that anticipated future redemption: Isaac (11:20) and Jacob (11:21) spoke Spirit-guided words shaping Israel’s destiny. In Acts 3:26 Peter proclaims that God sent His risen Servant “to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways,” linking blessing with repentance and the new covenant. Ethical Mandate to Bless Christ commands, “Bless those who curse you” (Matthew 5:44; Luke 6:28). Paul reiterates, “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse” (Romans 12:14), and Peter makes it a hallmark of Christian vocation: “so that you may inherit a blessing” (1 Peter 3:9). The believer thus mirrors God’s gracious character even toward adversaries. Pastoral and Familial Blessing Parental and ministerial blessings carry spiritual weight. Jesus “took the children in His arms and blessed them” (Mark 10:16). Zechariah “blessed God” at John’s birth (Luke 1:64), and Simeon blessed the holy family (Luke 2:28, 34), modeling intergenerational impartation of grace. Blessing and the Tongue James 3:9 warns of the inconsistency of a tongue that “blesses our Lord and Father” yet curses people. Speech is a primary vehicle of blessing, intended to edify, not destroy (1 Corinthians 14:16). Eschatological Blessing At the final judgment the King will say, “Come, you who are blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world” (Matthew 25:34). The consummation of all blessing is entrance into the eternal kingdom, secured by Christ’s atoning work and inaugurated in the lives of those who trust Him. Summary Usage of Strong’s Greek 2127 spans praise to God, divine favor upon people, consecration of food and children, covenantal promises, and ethical exhortations. The biblical theology of blessing culminates in Jesus Christ, through whom the promise to Abraham extends to all nations, empowering believers to live as agents of blessing until they receive their full inheritance in the kingdom of God. Englishman's Concordance Matthew 5:44 V-PMA-2PGRK: διωκόντων ὑμᾶς εὐλογειτε τοὺς καταρωμένους KJV: enemies, bless them that curse INT: persecute you bless those who curse Matthew 14:19 V-AIA-3S Matthew 21:9 V-RPM/P-NMS Matthew 23:39 V-RPM/P-NMS Matthew 25:34 V-RPM/P-NMP Matthew 26:26 V-APA-NMS Mark 6:41 V-AIA-3S Mark 8:7 V-APA-NMS Mark 10:16 V-IIA-3S Mark 11:9 V-RPM/P-NMS Mark 11:10 V-RPM/P-NFS Mark 14:22 V-APA-NMS Luke 1:42 V-RPM/P-NFS Luke 1:42 V-RPM/P-NMS Luke 1:64 V-PPA-NMS Luke 2:28 V-AIA-3S Luke 2:34 V-AIA-3S Luke 6:28 V-PMA-2P Luke 9:16 V-AIA-3S Luke 13:35 V-RPM/P-NMS Luke 19:38 V-RPM/P-NMS Luke 24:30 V-AIA-3S Luke 24:50 V-AIA-3S Luke 24:51 V-PNA Luke 24:53 V-PPA-NMP Strong's Greek 2127 |
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