“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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“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;”