Strong’s Greek 1757 describes a divine action in which God extends covenantal blessing “in” or “through” a representative figure so that others share in the same favor. The term therefore carries both an inclusive and mediatorial sense: blessing that originates with God, is mediated through a chosen line, and overflows to all who are incorporated into that line by faith.

Old Testament Foundation

The word echoes the Septuagint’s rendering of Genesis 12:3; 18:18; 22:18; 26:4; and 28:14, where God pledges to Abraham that “all the nations of the earth shall be blessed” in his seed. These passages establish three enduring themes:
• The blessing is covenantal, tied to God’s sworn oath.
• The blessing is missional, intended for “all the families of the earth.”
• The blessing is genealogical yet ultimately spiritual, finding its fulfillment in a singular “offspring.”

Occurrences in the New Testament

Acts 3:25 and Galatians 3:8 quote the Abrahamic promise using the verb of Strong’s 1757.

Acts 3:25: “And you are heirs of the prophets and of the covenant God made with your fathers when He said to Abraham, ‘Through your offspring all the families of the earth will be blessed.’”

Galatians 3:8: “The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and foretold the gospel to Abraham: ‘All nations will be blessed through you.’”

Both passages keep the future, divine-passive sense, stressing that God Himself will perform the blessing. Yet they also interpret the promise christologically and ecclesiologically. Peter applies it to Israel’s call to mediate grace (Acts 3), while Paul applies it to the justification of Gentiles by faith (Galatians 3).

Christological Fulfillment

Jesus Christ is the promised “offspring.” Through His life, atoning death, and resurrection, He becomes the conduit of Abrahamic blessing. All who are “in Christ” participate in the covenant benefits: forgiveness, the gift of the Spirit, and ultimate inheritance. Thus the verb points beyond temporal prosperity to the eschatological blessings secured by the Messiah.

Ecclesiological Impact

The church—composed of believing Jews and Gentiles—embodies the fulfillment of the promise. Acts 3:25 places the believing remnant of Israel at the forefront of proclaiming blessing, while Galatians 3:8 grounds Gentile inclusion squarely in Scripture’s foresight. The shared blessing fosters unity, dismantling ethnic and social barriers (cf. Galatians 3:26-29).

Mission and Evangelism

Because the promise concerns “all the families” and “all nations,” Strong’s 1757 energizes the church’s global mission. The blessing is not merely enjoyed; it is announced. Evangelism, church planting, and compassionate ministries function as means by which the Abrahamic blessing reaches its destined recipients.

Practical Ministry Application

1. Preaching: Emphasize God’s unwavering plan to bless the world through Christ, tracing the redemptive storyline from Genesis to Acts and Galatians.
2. Discipleship: Ground believers in their identity as heirs of Abrahamic blessing, fostering gratitude and missionary zeal.
3. Pastoral Care: Remind struggling saints that God’s covenantal promise guarantees ultimate good, even amid present hardship.
4. Intercession: Pray in alignment with God’s revealed intent to bless all nations, asking for open doors and receptive hearts.

Homiletical Insights

• Promise Fulfilled: God kept His word across millennia; therefore He can be trusted with present concerns.
• Blessing Channel vs. Blessing Terminus: Believers are conduits, not cul-de-sacs, of divine favor.
• Justification and Blessing: The supreme blessing is right standing with God, available by faith alone.

Relation to Other Blessing Terms

Unlike εὐλογέω (Strong’s 2127), which can describe general commendation or praise, ἐνευλογέω stresses incorporation into an existing sphere of blessing. It highlights participation rather than mere pronouncement.

Eschatological Dimension

Revelation envisions the consummation of Abraham’s promise: a multinational multitude standing before the throne. The verb’s future orientation in Acts 3:25 and Galatians 3:8 anticipates that day, assuring believers that the blessing will reach its full global scope.

Summary

Strong’s Greek 1757 portrays God’s irrevocable commitment to bless the world through Abraham’s seed, fulfilled in Jesus Christ, applied to the church, and destined to culminate in a redeemed humanity from every nation.