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Meaning of Blessed
- "Blessed" means being in right relationship with God and experiencing the fruits of that relationship.
- It's a rich concept rooted in Jewish culture and scripture, not just a simple blessing.
Dead Sea Scrolls and Blessings
- The Dead Sea Scrolls community, a unique Jewish group, used blessings to define their ideals.
- They considered themselves the only ones truly living according to these ideals and favored by God.
Ben Sira's Blessings
- Jesus Ben Sira, a Jewish teacher before Jesus of Nazareth, also pronounced blessings, but they reflected worldly values.
- These included social status, defeating enemies, and having attentive listeners.