Across the biblical narrative, the theme of blessing Israel functions as a through-line that anchors God’s promises to a people and, through them, to the nations. This article surveys key passages about blessing Israel, tracing from the call of Abraham to the prophetic literature, the Psalms of longing for Jerusalem, and the New Testament interpretation of blessing in Christ. By examining several verses, we can understand how the concept of blessing is both particular (God’s favor on Israel as a people) and universal (through Israel, all nations are invited into the blessing).
Foundational Promises: Abraham, Isaac, and the Blessing to the Nations
Genesis 12:2-3 is the classic seed of blessing: God promises to make Abraham into a great nation, to make his name great, and that all peoples on earth will be blessed through him. The wording emphasizes not only a personal blessing but a fruit that extends to everyone on earth. Some translations render it as: “I will make you into a great nation; I will bless you; I will make your name great; you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed
Por Laura Jara 
