“to speak well of, i.e. (religiously) to bless (thank or invoke a benediction upon, prosper)”
Definition
Strong’s Definition
to speak well of, i.e. (religiously) to bless (thank or invoke a benediction upon, prosper)
Mounce Concise Greek-English Dictionary
pr. to speak well of, in NT to bless, ascribe praise and glorification, Lk. 1:64; to bless, invoke a blessing upon, Mt. 5:44; to bless, confer a favor or blessing upon, Eph. 1:3; Heb. 6:14; pass. to be blessed, to be an object of favor or blessing, Lk. 1:28
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Etymology
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4 of 44
“For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.”