Hebrews 7:7
And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better.
Cross-reference
Hebrews 11:21 recounts Jacob blessing Joseph's sons by faith. Another example of a patriarch blessing descendants, showing the superior blesses the inferior.
Hebrews 11:20 recounts Isaac blessing Jacob and Esau by faith. This directly exemplifies the principle that the blesser is superior (father blessing sons).
In 1 Kings 8:55, Solomon as king blesses the whole assembly — a superior blessing those under his authority.
In 2 Corinthians 13:14, Paul pronounces a benediction — an apostolic blessing from a spiritual superior to the church.
In Luke 24:51, Jesus blesses them while parting — the blessing act itself demonstrates superior blessing inferior.
In Luke 24:50, Jesus lifts his hands and blesses the disciples — the ultimate superior blessing his followers.
In 2 Chronicles 30:27, the priests and Levites bless the people — another instance of spiritual leaders blessing the congregation.
In Numbers 6:23-27, the priests are instructed to bless the people — the spiritual superior blesses the congregation.
In Genesis 49:28, Jacob blesses each of his twelve sons, again showing a patriarch blessing those under him.
In Genesis 48:15-20, Jacob as patriarch blesses his grandsons — a clear example of the superior blessing the inferior.
Genesis 28:1-4 records Isaac blessing Jacob again before his journey. Another instance of a patriarch blessing, reinforcing the superiority of the blesser.
Genesis 27:20-40 details Isaac blessing Jacob and Esau. This story illustrates the act of blessing by a father, supporting the principle that the blesser is superior.
Genesis 14:19 records Melchizedek blessing Abram, the event Hebrews 7:7 cites to argue the greater blesses the lesser.
Luke 2:34 has Simeon blessing Jesus—a lesser blessing the greater, contrasting with Hebrews 7:7's principle.
Joshua 22:6 records Joshua blessing the tribes—a leader blessing subordinates, consistent with Hebrews' principle.
1 Chronicles 16:2 shows David blessing the people—another case of a greater (king) blessing the lesser, echoing Hebrews 7:7.
Leviticus 9:22 shows Aaron blessing the people—another example of a greater (priest) blessing the lesser, aligning with Hebrews 7:7.
Genesis 47:10 shows Jacob blessing Pharaoh—another instance where a greater (patriarch) blesses a lesser (king), echoing the same principle.