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The Language of Certainty
Multiple commentators explain that the repetitive phrasing, 'blessing I will bless,' is a Hebrew linguistic style used to express absolute certainty and emphasis. This wasn't just a casual promise; it was a solemn, guaranteed declaration from God, underscoring the unbreakable nature of His word.
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Hebrews
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18th Century
Theologian
Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee. That is, I will certainly bless you. The phrase is a Hebrew mode of expression, used to denote …
Surely (ε μην). By itacism for η μην (Deissmann, Bible Studies, p. 205). The quotation is from Ge 22:16f. (the promise rene…
19th Century
Bishop
Saying.—The words of the oath itself, By myself have I sworn, saith the Lord (Genesis 22:16), are not repeate…
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19th Century
Preacher
Therefore, brothers and sisters, you and I also are to endure patiently, to hold on even to the end, and God's sure promise will never fail us.
The quotation is from Ge 22:17. “I will surely bless you” conveys the ideas of emphasis and certainty (the first of seven occurrences of “bless” [G…
17th Century
Pastor
Saying, surely blessing I will bless thee Which is expressive of the certainty of the blessings; the reality and substant…
17th Century
Minister
The hope referred to here is a confident expectation of good things promised, an expectation that comes through those promises and is accompanied b…