Bible dictionary for children
Blessing
A blessing can be words asking for God's care, or a good gift received from him.
In simple words
What does it mean?
A blessing can be words asking for God's care, or a good gift received from him. Being blessed does not mean that nothing difficult will happen.
Talk about it
What good things does the blessing ask God to give?
An example from the Bible
In Numbers, the priests are given words of blessing for Israel. They ask for God's protection, kindness and peace.
Read Numbers 6:24 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
Read the surrounding passage to see who is speaking and how this word or idea is being used. The linked reading opens the full chapter.
Related reading: Numbers 6:24
‘Yahweh bless you, and keep you.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
