On occasion the Word of God gives revelation of another magnificent secret nugget to those who seek Him with all their heart. The Greek words used to convey His truth are more colorful and descriptive than the English used to translate here in the west.
Such is the truth when the high priest presiding over the mock trial of Jesus Christ, Caiaphas, asks Him a direct question of supreme importance:
Mark 14:61 But He (Jesus) kept silent and did not answer. Again the high priest (Caiaphas) was questioning Him, and saying to Him, “Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?”
The English word ‘One’ has been added in by the translators to make the passage more easily understood. Therefore, the more accurate part of the question would be, “Son of the Blessed.” Some people say it ‘Bless-said,’ and some ‘Blest.’
The Blessed is God our Father. The Judeans (Jews) knew He was so. The Greek word used here is eulogêtos, which originates from the verb meaning ‘to speak well of, to praise.’ You don’t have to stretch too much to see the English word ‘eulogy,’ or to give praise, comes straight from this underlying Greek.
What is fascinating is that this Greek word is used eight times in the New Covenant (Contract)…and exclusively when describing God the Father, except in one passage in Romans where Christ is mentioned. He seems to have reserved this for His use alone.
Let’s take a quick look here:
Mark 14:61 But He kept silent and did not answer. Again the high priest was questioning Him, and saying to Him, “Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?”
Luke 1:68 “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, For He has visited us and accomplished redemption for His people,
Romans 1:25 For they exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.
Romans 9:5 whose are the fathers, and from whom is the Christ according to the flesh, who is over all, God blessed forever. Amen.
2 Corinthians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,
2 Corinthians 11:31 The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, He who is blessed forever, knows that I am not lying.
Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,
1 Peter 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
So we pray to our dearest Father. “Help us, oh God, to praise You forever as the Blessed. You and only You can claim that title, that eternal and highest honor. We bless You and Your precious, holy Name. We love You unreservedly.”
Please comment on this post right below. Feel free to write and proclaim your leadings in the Spirit in an honorable fashion.
Your friend and brother in fighting the good fight,
Marc
+++
Saints, we’re one day closer to Home, and Him! Love Him wholeheartedly!
Marc and Walk Worthy are supported in part by the body of Jesus Christ. Please consider donating on a regular basis:
You may view our Archives here: FRIDAY FIRE – ARCHIVES; Complete Archives. May our Father richly bless you with His grace, through Jesus Christ our Lord, in order to walk worthy of His name.
Please comment on this post right below. Feel free to write and proclaim your leadings in the Spirit in an honorable fashion.
Marc White, Director, Walk Worthy Ministries, www.WalkWorthy.org
Leave a Reply