Blessing

I was thinking about this word today and I was asking myself what does the word "bless" actually mean. So I looked it up and here is what I found.

bless·ing

   /ˈblɛsɪŋ/ Show Spelled[bles-ing] Show IPA

–noun

1.

the act or words of a person who blesses.

2.

a special favor, mercy, or benefit: the blessings of liberty.

3.

a favor or gift bestowed by god, thereby bringing happiness.

Blessing (ˈblɛsɪŋ)
— n
1.	the act of invoking divine protection or aid
2.	the words or ceremony used for this
3.	a short prayer of thanksgiving before or after a meal; grace
4.	Judaism brachah , Also called: brocho
	a. a short prayer prescribed for a specific occasion and beginning "Blessed art thou, O Lord…"
	b. a section of the liturgy including a similar formula
5.	approval; good wishes: her father gave his blessing to the marriage
6.	the bestowal of a divine gift or favour
7.	a happy event or state of affairs: a blessing in disguis

Blessing is a very interesting world. God bless you and bring you happiness and joy.

~Arie