Definitions for blessing
ˈblɛs ɪŋbless·ing

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. blessing, approval, approvingnoun

   the formal act of approving

   "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person"

2. blessing, boonnoun

   a desirable state

   "enjoy the blessings of peace"; "a spanking breeze is a boon to sailors"

3. grace, blessing, thanksgivingnoun

   a short prayer of thanks before a meal

   "their youngest son said grace"

4. benediction, blessingnoun

   a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection

5. blessing, benedictionnoun

   the act of praying for divine protection

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. blessingnoun

   some kind of divine or supernatural aid, or reward.

2. blessingnoun

   a pronouncement invoking divine aid.

3. blessingnoun

   good fortune.

4. blessingnoun

   a modern pagan ceremony.

5. blessingnoun

   the act of declaring or bestowing favor; approval.

   We will not proceed without the executive director's blessing.

6. blessingnoun

   a thing one is glad of

7. blessingnoun

   a prayer before a meal; grace

8. blessingnoun

   a group of unicorns.

9. Etymology: From bletsung

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Blessingnoun

   Etymology: from bless.

   1. Benediction; a prayer by which happiness is implored for any one.2. A declaration by which happiness is promised in a prophetick and authoritative manner.

   The person that is called, kneeleth down before the chair, and the father layeth his hand upon his head, or her head, and giveth the blessing. Francis Bacon, New Atlantis.

   3. Any of the means of happiness; a gift; an advantage; a benefit.

   Nor are his blessings to his banks confin’d,
   But free, and common, as the sea and wind. John Denham.

   Political jealousy is very reasonable in persons persuaded of the excellency of their constitution, who believe that they derive from it the most valuable blessings of society. Addison.

   A just and wise magistrate is a blessing as extensive as the community to which he belongs: a blessing which includes all other blessings whatsoever, that relate to this life. Francis Atterbury.

   4. Divine favour.

   My pretty cousin,
   Blessing upon you! William Shakespeare, Macbeth.

   I had most need of blessing, and amen,
   Stuck in my throat. William Shakespeare, Macbeth.

   Honour thy father and mother, both in word and deed, that a blessing may come upon thee from them. Ecclus, iii. 8.

   He shall receive the blessing from the Lord. Psalm. xxix. 5.

   5.The Hebrews, under this name, often understand the presents which friends make to one another; in all probability, because they are generally attended with blessings and compliments both from those who give, and those who receive. Augustin Calmet

   And Jacob said, receive my present at my hand; take, I pray thee, my blessing that is brought to thee. Gen. xxxiii. 10.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Blessing

   of Bless

2. Blessingverb

   the act of one who blesses

3. Blessingverb

   a declaration of divine favor, or an invocation imploring divine favor on some or something; a benediction; a wish of happiness pronounces

4. Blessingverb

   a means of happiness; that which promotes prosperity and welfare; a beneficent gift

5. Blessingverb

   a gift

6. Blessingverb

   grateful praise or worship

FreebaseRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Blessing

   A blessing, is the infusion of something with holiness, spiritual redemption, divine will, or one's hope or approval.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. blessing

   A divine gift or opportunity cocreated by universal beings in partnership with human beings to contribute to the fasttrack creation of optimum health, stability, right to life, human rights, the collective plan for the evolution of humanity, universes truth and shared prosperity for all in order of priority.

   We are so grateful for blessings we are receiving now on planet earth, we all know in our souls we are cocreating optimum health for everyone, peace, harmony, shared prosperity for all, human rights and freedom for all.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on April 10, 2020  

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. BLESSING

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Blessing is ranked #6449 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Blessing surname appeared 5,263 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 would have the surname Blessing.
   
   93.7% or 4,932 total occurrences were White.
   3% or 160 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   1.2% or 68 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   0.8% or 46 total occurrences were Black.
   0.5% or 30 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
   0.5% or 27 total occurrences were Asian.

Matched Categories

1. • Good Fortune
   • Prayer
   • Support

Anagrams for blessing »

1. glibness

2. beslings

How to pronounce blessing?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say blessing in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of blessing in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of blessing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of blessing in a Sentence

1. Bobby Bowden:

   I've always tried to serve God's purpose for my life, on and off the field, and I am prepared for what is to come, my wife Ann and our family have been life's greatest blessing. I am at peace.

2. Kris Jenner:

   The inspiration was the Book of Psalms in the Bible, i think it's just a wonderful way to celebrate how they feel. And he's such a blessing, so it's perfect.

3. Cardinal James Gibbons:

   Wishing You every blessing from "the giver of all good gifts"...

4. Amberlea Childs:

   Sometimes, surgery is a blessing, and it can help remove cancer and do great things, but it doesn't come cost-free, and it doesn't come complication-free, there is going to be time that's needed to heal and recover, and if you're not willing to give yourself that time, maybe you should weigh that into your decision if it was lumpectomy versus mastectomy, but I think, do the homework. Don't rush into something so quickly. Take the time, get that extra opinion, meet with one more plastic surgeon.

5. Amit Ray:

   Cultivate blessing. Bless yourself. Bless the whole world. Let it be full with love, peace, joy and happiness.

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