1 Kings 8:55

And he stood, and blessed all the congregation of Israel with a loud voice, saying,

And he stood {H5975}, and blessed {H1288} all the congregation {H6951} of Israel {H3478} with a loud {H1419} voice {H6963}, saying {H559},

stood up, and raised his voice to bless the whole community of Isra'el. He said,

And he stood and blessed the whole assembly of Israel in a loud voice, saying:

And he stood, and blessed all the assembly of Israel with a loud voice, saying,

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Cross-References

  • 1 Kings 8:14 (5 votes)

    And the king turned his face about, and blessed all the congregation of Israel: (and all the congregation of Israel stood;)

  • 2 Samuel 6:18 (4 votes)

    And as soon as David had made an end of offering burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of hosts.

  • Numbers 6:23 (3 votes)

    Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them,

  • Numbers 6:26 (3 votes)

    The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

  • 1 Chronicles 16:2 (2 votes)

    And when David had made an end of offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD.